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Former Real Madrid defender Cicinho retires

Xinhua,March 07, 2018 Adjust font size:

   SAO PAULO, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Former Real Madrid right-back Cicinho announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, succumbing to ongoing knee problems.

   The news came a week after the 37-year-old rescinded his contract with Brasilia-based club Brasiliense because of a recurring ligament injury.

   "I'm here to announce my retirement," Cicinho told a news conference in Sao Paulo. "I'm grateful for the opportunities that I've had and I'm at ease with the decision.

   "To continue playing I would need more aggressive surgery that would keep me out for six more months."

   Cicinho played 26 matches for Real Madrid from 2006 to 2007 before joining Roma.

   Capped 15 times for Brazil's national team, he was also a part of the Sao Paulo side that won the 2005 Copa Libertadores-FIFA Club World Cup double.  Enditem

 

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