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Chelsea Champions League winner Ramires to play official retirement game

Chelsea Champions League winner Ramires is officially hanging up the boots.

The former Brazil international, 35, is set to hang up his boots for good having not played a professional match since 2020.

But, before he does so he will take part in an all-star friendly match alongside a selection of Brazilian legends.

Ramires' side, Amigos do Ramires, will take on Amigos do Ronaldinho - a team led by Barcelona legend Ronaldinho.

The clash will take place at the 22,000 seater Arena Joinville in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

It is currently scheduled for November 6 with a list of players set to be announced over the coming weeks.

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