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Denmark captain Simon Kjaer, who protected stricken teammate Christian Eriksen, retires from soccer

  • Former Denmark captain Simon Kjaer has officially retired from soccer after leaving AC Milan as a free agent last year.
  • Kjaer is remembered for aiding teammate Christian Eriksen during his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 and winning the FIFA Fair Play Award for his actions.
  • Kjaer started his career with Midtjylland and played in several countries, winning a Serie A title with AC Milan in 2022.
  • The 35-year-old Kjaer stated he received offers from Champions League clubs but did not get a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to continue playing.
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Denmark captain Simon Kjaer, who protected stricken teammate Christian Eriksen, retires from soccer

Former Denmark captain Simon Kjaer has formally retired from soccer despite offers to continue playing since he left AC Milan as a free agent last year.

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Ekstra Bladet broke the news in Denmark on Monday, January 13, 2025.
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