South Korean striker Lee to retire at end of season


FILE PHOTO: South Korea's Lee Dong-gook celebrates his goal against Costa Rica during their friendly soccer match at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul October 14, 2014. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

HONG KONG (Reuters) - South Korean striker and Asian Champions League record goal scorer Lee Dong-gook has said he will bring an end to his 23-year career at the end of the season.

The 41-year-old, who has won two Asian club titles, will play his last domestic league game for Jeonbuk Motors against Daegu on Nov. 1, a match that could bring him an eighth Korean league crown.

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