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Legend Patrick Vieira stopped football 14.07.2011

One of the biggest players in recent years, Patrick Vieira ended his active racing career. 35-year-old midfielder took this decision after receiving the offer to continue working in Manchester City, but as coach of the school children from the club.

Lately he had problems with injuries and overall physical fitness.

"This is the end of my football career. My new role is a great challenge for me. I have a lot to learn, but people will be appropriate to me. One day I can play a very important role," said Vieira.

Frenchman's career is more than remarkable. He started the team at Cannes in 1993, a year his time as a professional footballer. Then follows a season in Milan, which, however, played only two games.

At Arsenal he may be experiencing its best years as a player. Vieira is a long time captain of the "ball" and played the whole game 279, which scored 49 goals. There are three championship titles in England.

Next 5 years of his career Vieira spent in Italy. He has one season at Juventus, then goes to Inter. In Italy, Vieira won 4 titles (1 with Juve, subsequently withdrawn, 3 spaces). The player ends his career at Manchester City, which even took the FA Cup.

In the national team of France Vieira also left a bright trace. He was world and European champion with "rooster", playing a major role in most successful period at the national level in French football.