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I clawed my way to the top but need a break - Azpilicueta

Recently retired defender Cesar Azpilicueta admitted he is currently taking a break from the sport to focus on family and play golf after exhausting two decades of professional football. While picking up a diploma at Arsenal's home ground, the former Chelsea captain noted that his lifelong dedication to academics helped him cope with pressure, including studying for an MBA during the build-up to the 2021 Champions League final.

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