Dutch midfielder Strootman retires at 34
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AMSTERDAM (AP) — Former Netherlands midfielder Kevin Strootman announced his retirement from soccer on Friday.
The 34-year-old Strootman played 46 matches for the Netherlands, scoring three goals. He was without a club after his contract with Italian side Genoa expired.
He announced his retirement with a brief post on social media.
"Career's come to an end. Thank you, football," he wrote.
Strootman played for several Dutch clubs, including PSV Eindhoven, before he moved abroad to join AS Roma, where he stayed from 2013-18. He also had stints at Marseille and Cagliari.
Strootman missed the 2014 World Cup in Brazil because of a serious knee injury after playing a major role in qualifying.
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