Northern Ireland star Conor McLaughlin retires aged 30
The defender posted on social media he had been "medically retired due to injury,"
Last updated 15th Apr 2022
Northern Ireland defender Conor McLaughlin has retired from football due to injury.
The 30-year-old earned 43 caps for his country and was a star performer at Euro 2016.
McLaughlin's most recent club stint was a short-term deal at Fleetwood Town which ended in January.
Taking to social media, he wrote: "Unfortunately after 12 years as a professional footballer, I've been medically retired due to injury,
"The last 18 months or so has been an extremely difficult time both physically and mentally.
"I've been lucky to have had the time I've had in the game and thankful to every club that provided me with an opportunity."
He won his last Northern Ireland cap in a friendly against the USA 13 months ago.