Ex-Barcelona, Liverpool and Argentina midfielder Mascherano announces retirement
The 36-year-old has most recently been playing in his homeland with Estudiantes.
The 36-year-old has most recently been playing in his homeland with Estudiantes.
The 39-year-old, who most recently played for Porto, won the World Cup, the European Championship, the Champions League and numerous La Liga titles.
The former Galway star called time on his hurling career at the weekend.
Limerick stalwart Seamus Hickey announced his inter-county retirement earlier this week.
The former Brazilian and Barcelona superstar is finally retiring from the professional game at the age of 37.
The former World Player of the Year will hang up his boots at the end of this season.
The 22-year-old passed away at the Irish National Stud in Kildare, it was revealed today.