Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has said an emotional farewell to football after being forced to hang up his boots for medical reasons. Lucas says tearful farewell Calls time on playing career Health reason have forced an early retirement WHAT HAPPENED? Lucas has been forced to hang up his boots at the age of 36 due to a heart condition. The former Liverpool man was withdrawn fro...Full Story »

FORMER Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has been forced to temporarily stop playing football due to a heart problem. The Brazilian, 35, spent 15 years in Europe before returning to boyhood club Gremio this year. Ex-Liverpool ace Leiva has a heart problem Lucas has missed Gremio's pre-season after a heart problem was detected in routine screening. And he has been forced to quit football indef...Full Story »