Spain World Cup winner Pedro announces retirement at 39
The Spanish forward has announced his retirement at 39 after a career spanning more than 20 years.
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Pedro, who won the World Cup and European Championship with Spain, has announced his retirement at 39 after more than two decades as a professional footballer, ANP/Reuters reported on 7 October. [1]
In a social-media statement quoted by the agency, Pedro said he felt it was time to begin a new chapter. He expressed pride in fulfilling his dream of playing football and thanked those who had helped him. Pedro was part of the Spain squad that beat the Netherlands in the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa. He also won Euro 2012 with Spain. [1]
Pedro broke through at Barcelona in 2008 and won 20 major trophies with the club before moving to Chelsea in 2015. After a season at Roma, he joined Lazio, where he spent the final five years of his career. [1]
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