New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski announces retirement

Rob Gronkowski has announced his retirement from the NFL.

New England Patriots star tight end took to social media to share the news: "It all started at 20 years old on stage at the NFL draft when my dream came true.

"And now here I am about to turn 30 in a few months with a decision I feel is the biggest of my life so far."

It ends a nine-year career that included helping the Patriots to another Super Bowl triumph in February when they beat the Los Angeles Rams.

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