Officially... Pepe announces his retirement from football

The veteran Portuguese defender Pepe announced, in an official statement, his retirement from playing football permanently, after a career full of achievements.

The Portuguese defender decided to hang up his boots permanently. At the age of 41.

Pepe said in a video clip: “I would like to thank everyone. Everyone gave me the support I needed to leave with a clear conscience.”

Pepe won the Portuguese League title 4 times with Porto, the Portuguese Cup 5 times, played the League Cup once, the Portuguese Super Cup 3 times, and the Intercontinental Cup.

Pepe won with Real Madrid. Madrid won the Spanish League 3 times, the King's Cup twice, the Spanish Super Cup twice, the Champions League three times, the Club World Cup twice, and the European Super Cup once.


The Portuguese star is with his country's national team in the European Nations Cup "Euro 2016”, and the European Nations League.