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Former Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsaljko announces retirement

Former Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsaljko has announced his retirement.

The Croatia international has hung up the boots at the age of 31. His last club was Olympiakos.

Injuries have forced Vrsaljko into retirement. He is now planning to become a football agent.

The greatest moment of the defender's career was the 2018 World Cup as he helped Croatia reach the final, which they lost to France.

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