Arsenal's goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (L) reacts as Barcelona's players celebrate their third goal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino
(Reuters) - Former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has been forced to retire after discovering he has a heart condition that can cause sudden death.
The 37-year-old Spaniard hoped to join Serie A club Cagliari on a free transfer from English Championship (second division)side Watford, but medical tests found he suffers from apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic heart disorder.
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