“Thank you, football”: World champion Pedro Rodríguez bids emotional farewell

Spanish footballer Pedro Rodríguez has announced his retirement from professional football.

TodayPress TV reports that he shared the news on his social media account.

The 39-year-old forward’s last club was Italian side Lazio. The experienced footballer announced his farewell with these words:

“I feel that the time has come. It is time to take a step forward and open a new chapter in my life. I leave with pride at having fulfilled my dream and with gratitude to everyone who stood by me and helped make it possible. Thank you, football, for making me so happy.”

It should be noted that throughout his career, Pedro Rodríguez played for Italian club Roma, English side Chelsea and Spanish club Barcelona. He won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 with the Spanish national team.

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