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Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano announced, on Sunday night, after Estudiantes’ defeat (0-1) with Argentinos Juniors, that he ended his professional football career at the age of 36. «I announce my discharge from professional football, it is time to end my career, after various things have happened in recent months. I want to thank Estudiantes for the opportunity they gave me to finish in Argentina ”, said the player, international A for Argentina 147 times.
Formed no River Plate, The little boss he also represented Corinthians, West Ham, Liverpool, Barcelona and Hebei Fortune, before joining Estudiantes on January 1.
Known for his physical strength in midfield and his spirit of sacrifice – he played out of position on several occasions, that is, the central defender – Mascherano ends his career with enviable honors: two Champions League, five Spanish Leagues, five Cups the King of Spain, three Spanish Super Cups, three Club World Cups, a Brasileirão, a European Super Cup, an Argentine championship and two gold medals at the Olympic Games.
