At the end of a successful European Championship final on a personal level, the Portugal and football legend announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday.
He is a true football legend who will hang up his boots. After his success in the European Championship final, defender Pepe announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday.
He was a real rock of choice, once again showing exceptional form during Euro 2024, where he played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal's historic coach.
Pepe had also come off a very successful season with the club, showing all his class and experience against Arsenal in particular, in the Champions League.
Pepe is a true legend of Portuguese football, being the third most capped player for the Portuguese national team (141 caps, 8 goals). He is only ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo (212 caps) and João Moutinho (146 caps).
𝗨𝗠 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢. 🫡 We keep saying all the time: We did the right thing, baby! ✨🫂 #PartitionAPaixão pic.twitter.com/HSnou1I5zI
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) August 8, 2024
A tough player, a symbol of Real Madrid under José Mourinho, he notably wore the colours of Marítimo Funchal and Besiktas, as well as those of Porto, the club with which he played 290 matches, divided into two periods.
During his career, Pepe has won the UEFA Euro 2016, the UEFA Nations League, three Champions League titles, three Spanish League titles and four Portuguese League titles. A huge track record and endless personal records and distinctions.
He is still the oldest player to score in the knockout stages of a World Cup, at 39 years and 283 days. Among other longevity records. Obrigado.
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