Barcelona legend Rivaldo has announced his playing retirement.
Rivaldo played five years at Barca before leaving for AC Milan. Since then, he also played for clubs in Brazil, Greece, Uzbekistan and Angola. He is currently president of Brazilian Serie C club Mogi Mirim, where is son Rivaldinho is among the playing squad.
Rivaldo used social networks to reveal that "with tears in my eyes I'd like to give thanks to God, my family and for all the support I have received in 24 years as a player. Today I'm announcing to my fans around the world that my history as a player has reached its end."
