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Former Liverpool star forced to retire aged 29 after being diagnosed with illness

Stephen Darby, part of the pictured Liverpool squad, has been forced to retire at the age of 29 after being diagnosed with illness [Courtesy]

Bolton defender Stephen Darby has been forced to retire aged 29 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The former Liverpool and Bradford star received the diagnosis from a specialist and has now had to call time on his football career.

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