Messi’s former Barca teammate Pedro retires at 39 after glittering 25-trophy career

Pedro Rodriguez bids farewell to shot aft an illustrious 20-year journey, celebrated astatine clubs similar Barcelona and Chelsea, wherever helium amassed galore trophies. A subordinate of the victorious Spanish squad astatine the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2012, helium leaves down a bequest of 794 nine appearances and 197 goals. His status follows intimately down that of Lionel Messi, signaling the closure of a aureate section successful the sport.