Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Luis Enrique MartÃ nez GarcÃ a ( born May 8 , 1970 in GijÃ n , Asturias ) , known as Luis Enrique , is a retired Spanish footballer .
Simplified: Luis Enrique MartÃ nez GarcÃ a ( born 8 May 1970 ) is a former Spanish football player .