#professional-football

#professional-football

"As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with a gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that's shaped me in every way."

I had some offers to play in the [Club] World Cup but I think it didn't make sense because I prefer to have a good rest, a good preparation, because this season will be very long as it is the World Cup season at the end of the year.

It's important to remember that coaching a team is a collective effort and not solely the responsibility of the head coach, Vincent Kompany.

Scoring six goals might be common in the school playground or down the local park, but it is much more rare in professional football. While hat-tricks are scored fairly frequently, even four and five-goal hauls are exceptional at the highest level. Double hat-tricks are scarce, but there have been a number of players who have achieved the feat over the years.

Raphinha emphasizes the importance of psychological support for footballers, stating that without it, players can easily fall into depression and consider quitting the sport.

Pepe confirms retirement after 23-year career, playing 878 games, winning 34 trophies, notably with Real Madrid and Portugal, achieving success at club and international level.