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World Cup winner Juan Mata hangs up boots at Melbourne Victory

Spanish World Cup-winner Juan Mata on Friday opted against playing another season with Australian side Melbourne Victory, but stopped short of calling time on his career.Mata, who played in Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning campaign and won…

Image from article: World Cup winner Juan Mata hangs up boots at Melbourne Victory — Spain's Juan Mata (R) has opted against playing another season in Australia (DAVID GRAY)

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