Dunia bolasepak khususnya bolasepak Inggeris dikejutkan dengan berita persaraan Ryan Mason daripada bermain bolasepak.
Bekas pemain tengah Hull City mengesahkan keputusan beliau untuk bersara daripada arena bolasepak pada hari Selasa lalu setelah insiden yang mengakibatkan keretakan pada tengkorak beliau berlaku 13 bulan lalu ketika aksi Liga Perdana Inggeris menetang Chelsea.
Pemain berusia 26 tahun itu terlibat dalam pertembungan dengan pertahanan Chelsea, Gary Cahill pada Januari 2017 yang telah menyebabkan beliau terpaksa berehat semenjak insiden tersebut berlaku.
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| Insiden yang menyebabkan tengkoran Mason mengalami keretakan. |
Beliau menjalani pembedahan sehari selepas 'pertembungan' kepala dengan Cahill dan beliau kini dalam proses penyembuhan - 'recovery' bakal kembali menjalani latihan bersama kelab beliau.
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| Mason selepas menjalani pembedahan. |
Namun atas nasihat pakar, beliau terpaksa melupakan karier beliau selaku pemain bolasepak kerana faktor kesihatan dan keselamatan ekoran kecederaan yang dialaminya itu.
Dengan pengumuman pensaraan yang dibuat beliau itu, dunia bolasepak terutamanya England memberikan penghormatan dan penghargaan kepada beliau melalui laman sosial Twitter.
Petr Cech merupakan salah seorang yang memberikan penghortaman dalam kebanjiran ucapan penghargaan dan penghormatan terhadap Mason.
Yesterday was a sad day for one incredible young man .@RyanMason . Although his story didn’t finish with ultimate happy ending , his determination , attitude and bravery he’s shown during his recovery is something to be admired and an inspiration for others ! All the best Ryan pic.twitter.com/cXASAimV5r— Petr Cech (@PetrCech) February 14, 2018
A real shame for an extremely talented footballer. Wish @RyanMason all the very best. https://t.co/zFu8LrjCrC— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 13, 2018
Very saddened to hear you’ve had to retire @RyanMason due to medical advice at only 26!— Dean Ashton (@Dean36ashton10) February 13, 2018
Having been through it myself I can assure you NOTHING is more important than you & your family’s health!
Especially with a long life after footy!
All the best with the next step👍🏻
Gutted for you @RyanMason all the best for whatever you do next mate, great guy and top player. Keep smiling buddy 😘👍— Robert snodgrass (@robsnodgrass7) February 13, 2018
We'd like to wish the very best to @RyanMason, who has sadly announced his retirement from football.— England (@England) February 13, 2018
Ryan made his #ThreeLions debut in our 2015 clash with Italy, having previously played for the #YoungLions at U19 and U20 level. pic.twitter.com/dcvPzFBmOz
Devastated with this news.....What an honour.... what a player.... was an absolute pleasure to share this journey with you @RyanMason . Wish you all the best in your future endeavours!! ⚽️ 👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/a0U7tLRKBG— Andros Townsend (@andros_townsend) February 13, 2018