Won 25 titles and collaborated with Messi: Former Barcelona player retires

Pedro Rodríguez, the former Barcelona, Chelsea, and Lazio winger, announced his retirement from professional football at age 39. The Spanish star won 25 trophies in his career, including three Champions Leagues, five La Liga titles, the 2010 World Cup, and Euro 2012. He hangs up his boots after a glittering career.

Pedro Rodríguez (Pedro González Rodríguez), one of the most decorated wingers in modern football, announced his retirement from professional football today (Wednesday) at age 39. The Spaniard, who won 25 individual and team titles in his career, was an integral part of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team, with whom he won three Champions Leagues and five La Liga titles. He later played for Chelsea, winning the Premier League and Europa League, and spent his final years in Serie A with Roma and Lazio. At the international level, Pedro was a key figure in Spain's golden generation, winning the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, recording 65 appearances and 17 goals. In his retirement statement, he said: "This is the right moment to say thank you and close this wonderful chapter of my life. I gave everything I had in every training session and every game. I leave with my head held high, proud of everything I have achieved."