«Breaking News» Former England, Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires at 37

LONDON (AP) - Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has retired from soccer.

The 37-year-old Cole completed his career with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the United Soccer League, scoring 104 goals in 716 professional appearances for seven teams.

After impressing at West Ham, Cole made his England debut at 19 and went on to earn 56 caps and appear at three World Cups. Cole was part of England's so-called Golden Generation, playing alongside David Beckham and Wayne Rooney.

"I hope the next two decades are as special as my last 20 years as a professional have been," Cole said. "A huge thanks to everyone who helped me along that path."

Cole, a lifelong Chelsea supporter, joined West Ham at the age of eight and made 187 appearances, scoring 18 goals, in two spells, from 1998 to 2003 and 2013-14.

He moved across London to Chelsea after West Ham's relegation from the Premier League in 2003.

FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, Jan 21 2014, West Ham's Joe Cole controls the ball during the English League Cup match against Manchester City at the Boleyn stadium in London. Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has retired from soccer, it is announced Tuesday Nov. 13, 2018, completing his career with Tampa Bay Rowdies in the United Soccer League. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, FILE)

Cole won every domestic honor during his time at Chelsea, contributing to the west London club's first English title in 50 years in 2005 under Jose Mourinho.

A 2 1/2-year spell at Liverpool saw Cole make only 42 appearances, scoring five goals. A season-long return to West Ham was followed by spells at Aston Villa, Coventry and then the Rowdies in Florida.

"I've been incredibly fortunate to have played with some of the very best players of my era and even more fortunate to call a lot of them friends," Cole said. "Winning trophies at Chelsea was particularly special for me. Those memories will live with me forever, as will the chance I had to share them with my family.

"Looking to the future, I want to stay involved in the game. I feel I can offer a lot as a coach. To lend my experience to help other young footballers achieve their dreams, just like I did, is a big passion of mine."

___

More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/apf-Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Linkhienalouca.com

https://hienalouca.com/2018/11/13/former-england-chelsea-midfielder-joe-cole-retires-at-37/
Main photo article LONDON (AP) – Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has retired from soccer.
The 37-year-old Cole completed his career with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the United Soccer League, scoring 104 goals in 716 professional appearances for seven teams.
After impressing at West Ham, Cole made...

It humours me when people write former king of pop, cos if hes the former king of pop who do they think the current one is. Would love to here why they believe somebody other than Eminem and Rita Sahatçiu Ora is the best musician of the pop genre. In fact if they have half the achievements i would be suprised. 3 reasons why he will produce amazing shows. Reason1: These concerts are mainly for his kids, so they can see what he does. 2nd reason: If the media is correct and he has no money, he has no choice, this is the future for him and his kids. 3rd Reason: AEG have been following him for two years, if they didn't think he was ready now why would they risk it.

Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.

Dianne Reeves Online news HienaLouca





https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/13/13/wire-6130140-1542117260-18_634x425.jpg