Mexico City.- International sport has countless stars that will continue to shine for several years, although in 2025, several world icons decided to end their careers to begin the legacy that will last in the memory of their followers.
Marcelo Vieira
The Brazilian central defender He began his career on November 13, 2005debuting with him Fluminense FCa team to which he returned for his farewell to the fields. Marcelo He spent most of his career with Real Madridclub with which he played 16 seasons. With the Spanish team, Vieira achieved a total of 25 titlesamong which five stand out Champions Leaguesix leagues and four Club World Cupswhich makes him the player with the most trophies with Real Madrid.
His goodbye was given in an undeserved way, since his contract was terminated by Fluminense after having had a strong discussion with the coach on duty. On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Marcelo made his retirement official, although he has had a couple of appearances as a guest player in the Kings League.
Ivan Rakitic
Rakitic announced his retirement from the courts after several years being one of the best midfielders in the world; The Croatian began his career with FC Basel in 2005, although his best years were in LaLiga. Ivan arrived at Barcelona in June 2014 and In his first year he won five titlesamong which the long-awaited fifth arrived Champions League for culés fans.
His retirement came with HNK Hajduk Splitwith whom he had signed for two years; The announcement about the end of his career came on July 7, although Ivan Rakitic remained with the team as a sports advisor.
Dustin Poirier
The former mixed martial artist dominated the categories of featherweight y lightweight of the UFCreaching the Interim Championship. Throughout 16 active years, Poirier had 40 valid fightsin which he collected 30 wins15 of them by knockout and 10 defeatsin addition to a no contest.
His retirement from the octagon came in UFC 318facing Max Hollowayagainst whom he ended up falling; said combat gave away one of the most emotional momentsbecause with only 10 seconds left before the final bell, both combatants shook hands and stood in the middle of the stage for a last exchange of blows in the race of ‘Diamond‘.
Anthony Rizzo
Also the MLB had emotional farewells, although the one that will be the most remembered will be that of Anthony Rizzo; The legendary first baseman announced the end of his career after not entering the plans of the New York Yankees. Given this, what was his team for much of his time in the Major Leagues, Chicago Cubsgave him the well-deserved tribute.
Rizzo jumped onto the diamond wearing the ‘Cubs’ jersey accompanied by his wife and son and then went to the stands to be accompanied by the fans who followed him throughout his career. Anthony will enter the Hall of Fame being the main architect of the championship of the 2016 World Series of the Cubs.
Source: Yaqui Tribune
