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RARE PHOTOS: Jermain defoe reveals emotional tottenham moment following recent decision to retire - The Real Truth

Former Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe has reflected on many happy memories during his time in North London, following his recent decision to retire from professional football. Defoe, 39, made over 350 for the Lilywhites, finding the net 143 times during three spells at the club.

With his last action coming for League One side Sunderland earlier this year, the former West Ham academy graduate deciding to hang up his boots back in March insisting "football will always remain in my blood". Speaking to the club, Defoe reflected on many enjoyable moments with the side, insisting his times at White Hart Lane where "some of the happiest of my career".

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