Joe Allen's football journey has been nothing short of remarkable. He started and ended his club career with Swansea and had stints at Liverpool and Stoke City. With Wales, he was a key figure in major tournaments. Allen made nearly 600 club appearances and won 77 international caps. His retirement marks the end of an era. He was proud of his achievements and grateful for the experiences. Even with injury issues, he remained influential on and off the pitch.