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Guardiola, Messi lead tributes after Aguero announces retirement

December 15, 2021 FC Barcelona's Sergio Aguero with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and FC Barcelona coach Xavi after announcing his retirement from football during the press conference REUTERS

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola compared Sergio Aguero to Argentina greats Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi after the Barcelona striker announced his retirement at the age of 33 on Wednesday due to a heart condition.

Former City striker Aguero scored more than 400 goals during his 18-year career and also played for Atletico Madrid and Independiente. He won 101 caps for Argentina.

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