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Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has told Â鶹Éç Radio 5 Live about his decision to retire from professional football after twice recovering from cancer during his career.

The 29-year-old was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma while at Tranmere Rovers in 2013 and given the all-clear in 2014.

After being diagnosed with cancer again in March 2017, he was in complete remission and returned for the remainder of the 2017-18 season.

Speaking to Sam Walker, he said he's had six weeks to come to terms with the decision, and thinks his body is "grateful" for it.

This clip is from Nihal Arthanayake on 6 February 2019.