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As reported by the BBC, the Brazilian striker from Goianésia is stepping down from football after winning FIFA's Puskás Award for the best goal of 2015 in a 2-1 game between Goianesia and Atletico Goianiense.
At only 27 it may seem like a strange time to retire, but Lira cited regular injuries as a partial reason to hang up his cleats.
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