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Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen announces retirement

Former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has announced his retirement.

Gudjohnsen has retired from football after a glittering 23-year career.

The forward, 38, has reveals he is hanging up his boots from all football, following his international retirement after his nation's Euro 2016 heroics last summer.

Former Chelsea, Gudjohnsen turned out 186 times – either side of Roman Abramovich taking over – netting 54 times and helping the Blues to two Premier League crowns.

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