WHY some players never quit

Gigi Buffon is still going at the ripe age of 44. Julia Simic was forced to hang up her boots at just 32. We spoke to both of them to find out the decisive factors. Why are players like Buffon, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic able to defy their age and continue to perform at the top level? While others are forced to give up the game they love early?

Report: Max Merrill
Edit: Joe Wright

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