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Kouyate retires at 36, reveals heart condition he hid from family

📰 Cheikhou Kouyate, who spent the best part of a decade in the Premier League, has retired at 36 and revealed a congenital heart condition for the first time. 📌 Key points 🫀 Kouyate says he played his whole career with a heart condition from birth. 🤫 He kept it from his family and Senegal's team doctors. 🏥 A medical at Anderlecht led to advice to stop playing. ⚒️ He played for West Ham, Palace and Forest in the Premier League. 🎓 He is expected to begin a coaching career at Anderlecht. 📝