Former Real Madrid defender Cicinho retires
Cicinho played 26 matches for Real Madrid from 2006 to 2007 before joining AS Roma.
Trending Photos
Sao Paulo: Former Real Madrid right-back Cicinho has announced his retirement from football, succumbing to ongoing knee problems.
"I`m here to announce my retirement," Cicinho told a news conference here. "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," he added.
Cicinho played 26 matches for Real Madrid from 2006 to 2007 before joining AS 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 and FIFA Club World Cup double.
Stay informed on all the latest news, real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in india news and world News on Zee News.
Advertisement
Live Tv
Advertisement