Retirement
On 20 October 2009, Larsson announced his retirement from playing at the end of the 2009 Allsvenskan. The announcement followed a previous statement from the player declaring his intention to retire from international duty. Larsson had also stated his desire to move into coaching and expressed his intent to study for coaching badges in Scotland under the SFA system. The announcement quickly sparked rumours of a return to Celtic as manager, even going so far as to suggest a link up with former Celtic team mate Ľubomír Moravčík as his assistant.
Further speculation began on 21 October 2009 as Larsson discussed the possibility of taking up floorball on a full-time basis, as he had previously played floorball with FC (Floorball Club) Helsingborg during the football close season.
He took to the pitch for the last time in Helsingborg's 2–0 Swedish League loss to Djurgårdens IF on 28 October 2009, and was given a standing ovation from the crowd.
He participated in the Soccer Aid football match at Old Trafford on 6 June 2010 for the Rest of the World team in aid of UNICEF.
Larsson made a promise that at the end of his football career, he would play one season at his first club Högaborgs BK. When he retired at the end of the 2009 season, that promise was not fulfilled. However, in August 2010, Larsson played with Högaborgs' veterans team and scored 16 goals in five games.
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