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Former Everton and Tottenham star Steven Pienaar retires from football aged 35 as he eyes a career in media

STEVEN PIENAAR last night announced his retirement from football.

The former Everton star, 35, will move into media work having seen out the reminder of his career at Bidvest Wits in his home country of South Africa.

Steven Pienaar is fondly remembered on Merseyside after three Everton spells
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The winger began his career Ajax and had three stints a Goodison as well as at playing for Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham and spending last season at Sunderland.

Pienaar was capped 61 times for South Africa and twice won the Eredivisie with Ajax.

Announcing his decision, he said: “Today I am announcing my retirement from football.

“I want to say thanks to my mum and my family and all the clubs that I have played for and the supporters.

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“Thanks for the love throughout my career.

“Follow me on social media, there is an announcement coming up soon.”

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Pienaar also played for Sunderland before heading back to his homeland
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