Dallas announces retirement because of injury

In March 2022, Dallas played his final game for Northern Ireland, earning his 62nd cap, but unfortunately losing 1-0 to Hungary at Windsor Park.

Stuart Dallas, who played as a midfielder for Leeds and Northern Ireland, has decided to retire from football. This decision comes after a hiatus of two years due to injury.

Dallas hasn't participated since enduring a knee injury in a top-level match against Manchester City in April of 2022.

Dallas, aged 32, has come to terms with the truth that his knee has sustained incurable harm. As a result, Dallas will no longer be able to partake in the sport of professional football.

The Leeds statement praised Dallas as a significant symbol of the club.

Following his stint with Coagh United and Crusaders in North Ireland, Dallas became a member of Brentford in 2012. Later in August 2015, he transferred to Leeds where he had a total of 266 appearances and netted 28 goals.

In 2011, Dallas played his first game for Northern Ireland and throughout his international career, he earned 62 caps and scored three goals for his country. One of his noteworthy achievements was representing Northern Ireland at the Euro 2016 tournament, where they progressed to the knockout stage.

For the last 24 months, the medical team of Leeds United, in addition to the amazing surgeons located in London, have exerted a great deal of effort to assist me in healing from the injury I incurred during my match against Manchester City in 2022," disclosed the athlete from Northern Ireland. He also expressed his sadness and despair at having to put an end to his sports career.

When I was a kid growing up in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, my biggest aspiration was to become a successful football player. I am forever thankful that I was able to achieve that dream.

While it may not be the typical ending for a fairytale, I must come to terms with the reality that this portion of my life is coming to an end.

According to a statement from Leeds, Dallas has been brought to the attention of an important individual in the background. He was unable to play for Daniel Farke's team due to a fracture in his thigh bone.

Leeds released a statement expressing their sorrow regarding the retirement of Stuart. They all wished him the best in his future endeavors.

Without a doubt, Stuart is a celebrated figure at Leeds United and will forever be greeted with open arms at Elland Road. His impact will be remembered for years to come and he has solidified his spot in the annals of history.

Leeds has shared that they are having talks with Dallas regarding a potential position that would allow him to maintain his connection with the club.

During his time at Leeds, he played an important role in the team's achievement of returning to the highest division of English football after a 16-year period. This feat was accomplished when they won the Championship title in the 2019-20 season.

Throughout the next season's Premier League games, Dallas took part in each one for Leeds. In this campaign, he scored eight goals, of which two were crucial in their victory over current champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Leeds supporters can express their gratitude towards Dallas for his contributions to the team during his time at the club. This opportunity will arise during the mid-point of Saturday's match versus Blackburn Rovers, where Dallas and his family will make an appearance on the field.