MX23RW : Monday, March 24 16:33:44| >> :120:17639:17639:

Roberto Carlos announces retirement from professional football

Roberto Carlos announces retirement
© PA Photos
Roberto Carlos announces his immediate retirement from professional football.

Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos has announced his retirement from international football, effective immediately.

The Anzhi Makhachkala player reportedly had plans to hang up his boots at the end of the current Russian season, which is only two fixtures old, but according to Goal.com he has decided to retire immediately.

"I have had talks to play a farewell match between Real Madrid and Anzhi," EFE quotes Roberto Carlos as saying.

Roberto Carlos scored 11 goals in 125 caps for Brazil throughout his 20-year career.

ID:37659: cacheID:37659:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:899:
Written by
Matt Domm
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Roberto Carlos
Read Next:
Roberto Carlos announces retirement plans
>
Read more about Roberto Carlos Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool29217169274270
2Arsenal291610353242958
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest29166749351454
4Chelsea29147853371649
5Manchester CityMan City29146955401548
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2814594738947
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton29121164842647
8Fulham2912984338545
9Aston Villa2912984145-445
10Bournemouth29128948361244
11Brentford29125125045541
12Crystal Palace2810993633339
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd29107123740-337
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs291041555431234
15Everton2971393236-434
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2997133349-1634
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2975174058-1826
18Ipswich TownIpswich2938182862-3417
19Leicester CityLeicester2945202565-4017
20Southampton2923242170-499


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!