Manchester City midfielder Coombs to retire
Manchester City midfielder Laura Coombs has announced her retirement from professional football at the end of the season, concluding a nearly two-decade career. The 35-year-old has played for several clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City, where she made 147 appearances since joining in 2019. Coombs expressed pride in her role in building the club's women's team and looks forward to supporting them as a fan.
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