Rakitic delivers emotional announcement about retiring from football
Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic, at the age of 37, has decided to end his career, officially hanging up his boots. He announced this heartfelt decision in an emotional video shared on social media.
Details: Rakitic chose to write a letter to football, reflecting on every aspect of his professional journey.
Quote: “Dear football. You have been a part of my life from day one. From the pitches of Möhlin, my hometown in Switzerland, to the biggest stadiums in the world, you were always there with me. You gave me my first opportunity in Basel. I was just a kid, but you made me believe that anything is possible, and that this was only the beginning...” – this is how the video begins.
Recall: Over the course of his club career, Ivan made 887 appearances, scored 125 goals and provided 141 assists. He also earned 106 caps (15 goals, 16 assists) for the Croatian national team, with whom he finished as a World Cup runner-up in 2018.
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