10 careers that were ended by horror tackles

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Football is a physical sport that often ended promising careers.

Steve Froggatt’s clash with Nicky Summerbee

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Career ended: Steve Froggatt

Age of retirement: 28

When: 12 February 2000

What: Ankle injury

Things had just started working for Steve Froggatt as he got his first call for international call-up. Although he didn’t play from country’s side he was promised so in the next match by Kevin Keegan. However, his world went upside down as he bumped into Manchester City’s Nicky Summerbee. The knee injury was serious enough to nip all the budding prospects for the gifted player.

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