Joe Cole retires: Former England, Chelsea and West Ham midfielder calls time on career

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Joe Cole retires: Former England, Chelsea and West Ham midfielder calls time on career
Joe Cole retires: Former England, Chelsea and West Ham midfielder calls time on career
Cole, who turned 37 last week, made 716 professional appearances, scoring 104 goals for seven clubs, and completed his career with Tampa Bay Rowdies

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