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Mexico National Team Striker Forced to Retire Aged 25

José Juan Macías has reportedly decided to retire after missing most of the last three years through injuries. | IMAGO/ANP

Former Chivas and Mexico National Team center forward, José Juan Macías, has reportedly decided to retire from soccer at just 25-years-old, following constant injuries that have tormented him in recent years.

Santos Laguna released a statement informing the club decided to terminate Macías's contract. Soon after, Fox Sports reported that the striker's exit from Santos wasn't just the end of his tenure with the team, but also the end of his professional career.

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