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At forty, Maxi Rodríguez decided to hang up his crampons yesterday. The native of Rosario played at Newell’s Old Boys, his training club. The former Argentina international, who has totaled fifty-seven caps and sixteen goals with the Albiceleste, admitted that the decision had been “very difficult to take”. The one who wore the colors of Atlético Madrid or Liverpool in his very rich career had capsized his country of happiness during the round of 16 of the 2006 World Cup, by scoring the decisive goal in extra time against Mexico of a recovery extraordinary flight.
Tattooed in the soul and in the heart to infinity and beyond. Eternal thanks, Maxi. https://t.co/z30OcvLGd7 pic.twitter.com/uM2kjPgbmj
— VarskySports (@VarskySports) November 26, 2021
His decision to retire from football sparked a lot of backlash. His long-standing Newell’s club paid him a strong tribute: “The symbol of the feeling of belonging. The idol. Thank you for the love you have for our colors and for having been an important protagonist in our history. We love you Maxi ”! Former PSG striker Ezequiel Lavezzi also had a little word, in a style of his own, for his ex-teammate in the selection: “Congratulations on everything! Now we will be able to have barbecues ”! Finally, Javier Mascherano also paid tribute to his former friend: “What a pleasure to have been your partner on a football field. You deserve all the good that happens to you in life. What a career. I love you my friend. “
In summary
Maxi Rodríguez, the hero of the round of 16 at the 2006 World Cup against Mexico, retired yesterday at the age of forty. It is a new big name in Argentine football that is taking his bow. He notably played at Atlético Madrid or Liverpool during his very rich career.
