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Tessel Middag forced to retire after third knee injury

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Dutch midfielder Tessel Middag has ended her football career at 44-time Oranje international level after suffering a third cruciate ligament injury. The 32-year-old, who played for clubs including Ajax, Manchester City and Rangers, says the injury left her no choice but to take early retirement. Dutch media report the announcement with tributes to her international career.

Why now: A well-known Dutch international announcing a forced retirement due to injury is newsworthy for football fans.

Tessel MiddagNetherlands women's national football teamBN DeStem

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• Noodgedwongen pensioen: 44-voudig Oranje-international stopt na derde kruisbandblessure · BN DeStem

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