International Football - Sorin announces retirement

Eurosport - Wed, 29 Jul 13:15:00 2009

Former Argentina captain Juan Pablo Sorin has announced his retirement at the age of 33.

FOOTBALL 2007-2008 Bundesliga Hamburg Juan Pablo Sorin - 0

The left-back, who led Argentina to the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, had been plagued by injuries during his third spell with Brazilian side Cruzeiro, playing only six matches in the last seven months.

"I'm going to stop playing football," Sorin said. "It's been 15 years... a very enjoyable career."

Sorin played for Argentinos Juniors and River Plate in his home country, Juventus, Lazio, Barcelona, Paris St Germain, Villarreal and Hamburg in Europe.

A Copa Libertadores winner with River Plate in 1996, Sorin missed this year's final, which Cruzeiro lost against Estudiantes of Argentina earlier this month.

Sorin, who belonged to the Argentine generation of Juan Sebastian Veron, Hernan Crespo and Ariel Ortega, also played at the 2002 World Cup.

He made 76 international appearances, scoring 12 goals.

Reuters

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  1. Wow, he has played many different teams. Respect.­ Argentinos Juniors, River Plate, Juventus, Lazio,­ Barcelona, Paris St Germain, Villarreal, Hamburg,­ Cruzeiro.

    From chechenr, on Wed 29 Jul 3:55PM

  2. well done sorin , great career great player

    From Mark, on Wed 29 Jul 11:27AM

  3. I thought James Bond retired him permanently years ago

    From timity, on Wed 29 Jul 9:51AM

  4. Great player

    From GREIG, on Wed 29 Jul 9:40AM

  5. What a classy way to end a lovely career. You have­ indeed achieved. Now you deserve to rest.­ Congratulations Sorin!!!

    From koonlay, on Wed 29 Jul 9:10AM
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