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Peyton Manning has no regrets after retiring

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Peyton Manning is enjoying his first few months away from football, after announcing his retirement in March.

Manning exited the game at its grandest heights, leading the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl victory in February.

The Broncos attended the White House, per tradition for the incumbent champion, on Monday, and Manning said he doesn't regret his decision to retire after a legendary 18-year career.

"No, I really haven't," Manning said, according to Mike Klis of 9NEWS, when asked if he had any regrets. "People speak for you and they tell you you're going to be miserable during this time. Especially when it gets to the fall, you're going to be missing things and, I don’t know, I’ll be kind of surprised if I feel that way.

"One thing I've always said, I got my fill in in 18 years. I didn't get shorted in anything. And I saw it from all sides so no, it was great being around the guys, telling stories, but not really having those type of feelings."

President Barack Obama teased Manning about his lengthy endorsement list, but also lauded him as one of the greatest players of all-time.

Manning revealed that Obama called him after he lost the Super Bowl in 2009 as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

"He somehow got my number which is a little scary - they can get your number any time they want," Manning said.

"I answered the call, the day after the game and they said, 'Please hold, it's the President.' And I spoke to him and he said, 'Hey, sorry about the game, good effort and I like your commercials. I hope you get back here while I’m still in office.'"

Retiring after winning his second Super Bowl, Manning couldn't have picked a better denouement for his career.

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