'I leave proud' - Barcelona and Chelsea legend Pedro retires from football at 39
Spanish football star Pedro has officially retired from professional football at the age of 39. The former Barcelona and Chelsea forward, who won the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, expressed gratitude for his career in a heartfelt social media announcement.
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Pedro is considered one of the most decorated players in modern football history, and his retirement marks the end of an era for the golden generation of Spanish football.
Spanish icon Pedro has officially hung up his boots at the age of 39, bringing an end to one of the most decorated careers in modern football history. The former Barcelona and Chelsea star confirmed his decision to retire four months after the conclusion of his final professional contract in Serie A.
One of football's most humble and successful serial winners has officially called time on his playing days. Pedro, the man who won it all for club and country - lifting both the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 with Spain - announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 39.
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