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Mason retires after fracturing skull in 2017
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HULL’S England midfielder Ryan Mason announced his retirement from playing today after failing to recover from the fractured skull he suffered in January 2017.
The 26-year-old was involved in a sickening clash of heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill at Stamford Bridge in January 2017 and has not played since.
“I can confirm that following specialist medical advice I am having to retire from playing professional football,” Mason said in a statement released today.
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