Barcelona Legend Rivaldo Announces Retirement at Age 41

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Published: March 15, 2014

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Today, we bid farewell to one of the finest footballers ever to play the game, as Brazilian genius Rivaldo announced his retirement, via an interview with FC Barcelona, from the game shortly before his 42nd birthday. 

The former Barcelona star broke the news via Instagram, with his emotional message causing lumps in throats all over the world as his 24-year career came to an end.



"With tears in my eyes today I would like first to thank God, my family and all the support, the affection that I received during those 24 years as a player. Today I communicate to all my fans in the world , my history as a player came to the end. Just I have to thank the lovely career I have built over this years. There were many obstacles, challenges, waivers, longings, disappointments, but were much greater joys, achievements, growth, change. Sometimes teaching other learning but never lost my focus, always with dedication, determination and direction of God. In this long journey, many people passed through my life, some for a period, other friends who remain until now. I built my career upon a miracle, leaving in Paulista, no financial resources, no businessman, incentives only of my family, discredited by doctors and trainers , saw a distant dream come true. With persistence, dedication and especially with the hand of God, I came to be recognized as the best player in the world, world champion, among many other important titles in the history of football. Among trophies, medals, awards and titles, in a land where everything is consumed, here I leave a story, perhaps an example, but surely a testimony that is worth believing and fighting. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1 Cor 9:25"

The fact the former FIFA World Player of the Year was still plying his trade professionally in his 40s speaks volumes; there sim...
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