For every world cup, it seems that there are important players who decide to retire. This is because they want to get one more world cup before retirement. This is also because it would be another four years before that player would play in another world cup. One player is Rafa Marquez from Mexico. One reason for his retirement had to do with the possibility of some drug trafficking.
Another retired soccer player includes Pepe from Portugal. Javier Mashcerano stated that his last games would be in Russia marking the end to his soccer. At 33-years old, many players end their careers in their 30s. Two other retired players include Tim Cahill and Andres Iniesta. They will stop soccer after playing in the 2018 World Cup games.
The World Cup is something that a lot of people looked forward to and now that it is finally here, people cannot help but try to find more facts about it. Some players would be playing their last World Cup. Diego Gondin has already participated in 116 games. Tim Cahill is known to be a legend in Australia and a lot of people look up to him. At 38 years old, he is considered to be one of the oldest players.
Andres Iniesta is also known as the magician. He was the reason why Spain was able to enter the football world. Sergio Ramos, a well-known football player, is also known as one of the best defenders. He is already 32 years old. His age alone makes it likely that it will be his last World Cup.