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Toni Duggan: Former England forward announces retirement

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Toni Duggan has announced her retirement from football.

The 33-year-old says her career has been "more than I could ever have dreamed of" Duggan played for Manchester City , Barcelona and Atletico Madrid .

The Liverpool -born forward says playing for England was " the best days of my life" She is one of the first high-profile English players to become a mother.

Duggan joined Barcelona after winning every trophy domestically at Manchester City .

Duggan says she felt like she had done it all at City and wanted a new challenge.

The former Manchester City star says she is proud of the women's game and her message is simple: "Let's not become divas or untouchables".

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