THE EX-WORLD Cup winner and Anzhi Makhachkala star Roberto Carlos has announced his retirement from football.
The 39-year-old defender is now expected to become the Russian club’s assistant coach.
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“I have had talks to play a farewell match between Real Madrid and Anzhi,” Carlos told EFE, following the decision.
In addition to playing for a number of eminent clubs including Real Madrid and Inter, Carlos won 125 international caps for Brazil and was part of the squad that won the World Cup in 2002.
Below is a video of one of his most memorable goals.
VIDEO: Roberto Carlos retired today, so here's one of his finest moments
THE EX-WORLD Cup winner and Anzhi Makhachkala star Roberto Carlos has announced his retirement from football.
The 39-year-old defender is now expected to become the Russian club’s assistant coach.
“I have had talks to play a farewell match between Real Madrid and Anzhi,” Carlos told EFE, following the decision.
In addition to playing for a number of eminent clubs including Real Madrid and Inter, Carlos won 125 international caps for Brazil and was part of the squad that won the World Cup in 2002.
Below is a video of one of his most memorable goals.
YouTube credit: Elpitu891
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