Matusiak throws in the towel at 26
Friday, August 29, 2008
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Polish international forward Radosław Matusiak has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 26, with his father Janusz saying: "My son will now become a businessman."
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Troubled period
Matusiak has made his decision having been through a difficult spell since leaving Ekstraklasa club GKS Bełchatów for US Città di Palermo in 2007. He failed to settle in Italy and then endured an unsuccessful stint at SC Heerenveen in the Netherlands, resulting in a loan move to Wisła Kraków last season. He was also omitted from the Poland squad for UEFA EURO 2008™ despite having scored seven goals in 15 games for his country, shining under coach Leo Beenhakker. Janusz Matusiak added: "He will make no comment because he is angry with the journalists who have criticised him. He should be respected for what he achieved for the country."