Rafinha officially retires from football at 39

Former Bayern Munich right-back Rafinha has retired at 39 after a remarkable career with 266 games, 6 goals, and 29 assists between 2011 and 2019. He hadn’t played since March following his contract termination with Coritiba. In an emotional statement on SporTV, he thanked God, his family, and friends, saying he fulfilled all his football dreams. Though it was a tough decision, he leaves the game content and proud.