'Fatal PK missing → Hong Myung-bo's historical Olympic bronze medal' Legendary midfielder takes off his soccer boots... Ramsey 'declared retirement'

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The legendary midfielder, who is familiar to Korean fans, takes off his soccer shoes. Aaron Ramsey (36), who played for the Welsh national team and Arsenal in the English Premier League (EPL), has announced his retirement.

Ramsey announced his retirement from active duty through his personal social networking service (SNS) on the 7th. Ramsey, who had no team since leaving Mexican club Pumas UNAM last year, is expected to take off his soccer shoes and start his second life as a leader after much consideration.

Ramsey is considered one of the greatest players in Welsh football history. He scored 21 goals in 86 caps and represented Wales in three major tournaments. In particular, during the Euro 2016, Ramsay was selected as the best 11 of the tournament, playing a leading role in Wales' historical semi-final myth. Since then, he has kept the Welsh midfield on the stage of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which was his first advance to the finals in 64 years at Euro 2020.

The heyday of Arsenal was the heyday of Arsenal. Ramsey moved to Arsenal from Cardiff City in 2008 and has won three FA Cups for Arsenal in 11 years. In particular, he was loved by Arsenal fans for showing off his strong heart, scoring the winning goal in two FA Cup finals Since then, he has experienced various leagues through Juventus (Italy), Nice (France), and Rangers (Scotland).

Ramsay, who decided to retire, said his final greetings to club fans who had worked with his country Wales on social media. "It wasn't an easy decision, but after a lot of thought, I decided to retire," Ramsey said. "It was my privilege to experience so many incredible moments in a Welsh uniform."

"The fans were always there when they were happy or sad," he said to Wales' devoted fans. "They are essential to the Welsh national team," he said. "It's not enough to say thank you." It was an honor to represent you," he added.

Ramsey also said, "I am truly grateful to all the coaches and staff who helped me realize my dream and play at the highest level, my wife and children, and my family who stood by me silently," adding, "Without my family, all of this would not have been possible."

Ramsey has left an unforgettable scene for Korean soccer fans as well. Ramsey joined the United Kingdom team at the 2012 London Olympics and clashed with the South Korean Olympic team led by head coach Hong Myung-bo in the quarterfinals.

At that time, Ramsey got two penalty kicks during the game and played as a kicker himself, but he made only the first shot and missed the second shot after being blocked by goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong. In the end, the match ended in South Korea's victory after a penalty shootout. With the momentum, South Korea defeated Japan 2-0 in the bronze medal match and built a gold tower of the first Olympic bronze medal ever.

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