AC Milan striker Cassano: I wanted to quit football



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Posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Goal.com

AC Milan striker Cassano: I wanted to quit football

AC Milan striker Antonio Cassano has revealed that he thought about retiring from football following his heart problem.

The 29-year-old returned to action last month following heart surgery after suffering a mini stroke on the flight home from a Serie A match against Roma in November.

He said that he weighed up calling time on his career after watching volleyball player Vigor Bovolenta and Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini die during games.

"There was optimism after the surgery, but after athletes like Bovolenta and Morosini died while playing, I wanted to quit," Cassano told Chi magazine.

"I was incapable of making my own decisions. My wife was very worried, because I would sit on the couch and stare at the wall.

"I wanted to quit football. I said, 'I am done here, I am gambling my life'.

"When doctors told me I could play again, I cried."

The Italy international, who is part of the Azzurri's provisional Euro 2012 squad, also told of his emotions when he stepped onto a football pitch again after more than six months on the sidelines.

"I will never forget my return," he said. "It was Milan against Fiorentina, and coach Massimiliano Allegri told me, 'Get ready'.

"My legs were shaking like never before, not even when I had my Serie A debut. I felt alive again, I was the happiest man in the world."



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