Sergio Aguero Set for Emotional Return to Football Two Years After He Quit Due to Heart Condition

Sergio Aguero Set for Emotional Return to Football Two Years After He Quit Due to Heart Condition

Fred Kennedy
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Sergio Aguero called time on his illustrious football career in December 2021
  • The striker made the decision after he suffered a heart condition in October 2021
  • Aguero's most successful stint came with Manchester City, where he won multiple titles

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero is set for an emotional return to football next month, two years after he was forced into an early retirement due to a heart condition.

Aguero sent the football world into panic back in October 2021 after he went down holding his chest while in action for Barcelona against Alaves.

Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Laurence Griffiths.
Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Laurence Griffiths.
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According to Sky Sports, the legendary striker was forced to quit football altogether in December of that year with the advice of his doctors.

It is understood that the Argentine was ailing from an irregular heartbeat, leaving him with no choice but to bring his glittering football career to an abrupt halt.

Aguero set for football return

However, fans will have an opportunity to watch the City icon in action one more time in December, with the forward set to feature in an all-star friendly organised by CONMEBOL.

Sportbible reports that the match, which will be played at Inter Miami's DRV PNK Stadium, will bring together a host of other legendary players from South America.

A statement confirming the match said:

"The South American Football Confederation brings together players who became legends of world football in an exhibition match that will be played on December 5 at 8:00 p.m. (local time) at the DRV PNK Stadium located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida."
"Ronaldinho, Lucio, Sergio 'Kun' Aguero, Maximiliano Rodríguez, Leonardo Ponzio, Javier Zanetti, Gonzalo Higuain, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Jorge Campos, Luis Hernández, Sebastián “el Loco” Abreu, Carlos Valderrama, Mario Yepes, Iván Zamorano, Marcelo Salas, Justo Villar, Nelson Haedo Valdez, Juan Arango, Claudio Pizarro, Ronald Raldes, Bryan Ruíz, Patricio Urrutia, Oswaldo Vizcarrondo, Roque Santa Cruz, among other world soccer stars will be part of this great match representing their respective countries."

Aguero celebrates Messi's debut goal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Aguero watching Lionel Messi’s debut for Inter Miami back in July.

The former Manchester City star was caught on video celebrating Messi’s late goal.

Several celebrities watched the football icon’s US debut, including LeBron James and Kim Kardashian.

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