Carolina Panthers’ Jared Allen has become the latest player to announce his retirement via a unique Twitter post.After Marshawn Lynch called time on his career by posting a picture of his cleats hanging from a telephone cable, Allen followed suit with an announcement on horseback.Riding off into the sunset he wrote, accompanied by a video of himself riding a horse in a snowy field. Its been a great ride for me, and I couldnt be more grateful for the memories. It is with a great deal of thought and consideration that I have decided that I will not return to football next year. Jared Allen He later released a statement saying: I want to take this time to thank my family, friends, fans and teammates who have given their continued support throughout my 12 year career.Its been a great ride for me, and I couldnt be more grateful for the memories. It is with a great deal of thought and consideration that I have decided that I will not return to football next year. Jared Allen (right) had a NFL-leading 22 sacks for Minnesota Vikings in 2011 I want to thank the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and the Kansas City Chiefs organisations, who provided me with an opportunity to live out my dream and to be a part of their wonderful communities. Thanks for the life long memories.The 33-year-old defensive end represented Carolina at Super Bowl 50, playing through the pain barrier having suffered a broken foot just two weeks earlier. Carolina eventually lost to the Denver Broncos.His 136 sacks were the highest for an active player until Thursdays retirement. In the 2015 season he had two sacks in 12 regular season games for Carolina.Also See:NFL VideoRookies guideNFL on Sky SportsPunditsMike Montgomery Jersey . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. Kyle Schwarber Cubs Jersey . 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That means that Marc Bartra will probably start again in the centre of the defence alongside Gerard Pique.NICOSIA, Cyprus -- After a disappointing exit from the European Championship, Belgium began its bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup under new coach Roberto Martinez with a 3-0 victory over Cyprus on Tuesday.Striker Romelu Lukaku scored a goal in each half as the talent-packed team looked determined to shake off its underachiever tag.Belgium had gone into Euro 2016 in France as a title favorite, but lost 3-1 to Wales in the quarterfinals. The Red Devils were the favorites on Tuesday, and this time Lukaku delivered.He headed home the opener in the 13th minute after Cyprus goalkeeper Konstantinos Panagi had parried a low shot from Thomas Meunier. In the 61st, Lukaku netted his second of the night, his 19th international goal.Yannick Carrasco rounded off the scoring nine minutes from time, before substitute Michy Batshuayi had a last-minute penalty kick saved by Panagi.Elsewhere, there were convincing victories too for Belgiums Group H rivals Greece and Bosnia-Herzegovina.---GIBRALTAR 1, GREECE 4Though widely expected to lose, the tiny British overseas territory at least managed to score against the 2004 European champions in its first ever World Cup qualifier.Gibraltar, which made its competitive debut in the qqualifiers for Euro 2016, became a new FIFA member in May together with Kosovo and was fast-tracked into 2018 World Cup qualifying.ddddddddddddGibraltar played the `home game in Faro, Portugal, while its own stadium is being built. Greece didnt waste time and opened the scoring after 10 minutes with a volley by Konstantinos Mitroglou. 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