Javier Mascherano announced on Sunday that he has finally called time on his playing career.
The 36-year-old told a news conference that the time has come for him to hang up his boots.
He explained: “I want to announce that today I am retiring from soccer professionally, I want to thank this club that gave me the opportunity to finish my career in Argentina.”
Javier @Mascherano "Quiero anunciar que hoy me retiro del fútbol profesionalmente, quiero agradecer a este club que me dio la oportunidad que de terminar mi carrera en Argentina" pic.