FILE PHOTO - Sampdoria's Antonio Cassano in action during their Italian Serie A soccer match against Napoli at the Marassi stadium in Genoa, Italy, January 24, 2016. REUTERS/Giorgio Perottino Picture Supplied by Action Images
MILAN (Reuters) - Antonio Cassano, one of Italy's most skilful, colourful and controversial players, announced his retirement on Monday for the second time in less than a week.
The 35-year-old, whose career was held back by a history of disciplinary and weight problems, joined newly-promoted Verona two weeks ago, then said last Tuesday that he would end his career, only to back-track a few hours later.
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