Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has announced his retirement from football.
The 39-year-old will assume an ambassador's role for Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, where he played the last of his 22 professional seasons.
"Roberto was a world class player and it's sad that we're not going to see him play again," Anzhi coach Guus Hiddink said.
Carlos, a member of Brazil's 2002 World Cup winning squad, revealed Anzhi was planning a testimonial match against Real Madrid, the club he represented 370 times between 1996 and 2007.
Carlos played 125 games for Brazil and was a member of the team' s 1998, 2002 and 2006 World Cup squads.
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Thursday, August 02, 2012
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