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Divock Origi retires from football at age 31 to study fashion

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Divock Origi retires from football at age 31 to study fashion

Summary

Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31 to pursue a career in fashion. The former striker, known for playing with Liverpool and AC Milan, plans to study fashion at Harvard. Despite a successful stint at Liverpool, including 21 goals in 77 appearances, Origi's recent career at AC Milan has been less fruitful, with only two goals in 36 games. He expressed a desire to fully immerse himself in the fashion industry, aiming to learn from top designers. This week, he confirmed his decision to step away from professional soccer to focus on this new path.

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•Origi retires to pursue a career in fashion
•Plans to study at Harvard
•Scored 21 goals for Liverpool
•Had two goals in 36 appearances for Milan
•His career included a notable World Cup goal

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — From Anfield to Harvard: Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi retires from football at the age of 31 to pursue a career in fashion

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Former Belgian Red Devil and Liverpool striker Divock Origi announced his retirement from football this week. Despite being just 31, the forward has decided to pursue a career away from the pitch. As ...
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