A legendary Spanish footballer declares his retirement from the game

Former Spain international and Real Betis star Joaquin made his football retirement known. Joaquin Sanchez Rodriguez, "Joaquin," the legendary captain of Real Betis, has declared his retirement from the game at the conclusion of the current campaign. The 41-year-old Real Betis academy graduate played for the Spanish national team, Real Betis, Valencia, Malaga, and Fiorentina during the course of his 23-year career. He is now scheduled to retire at the team where it all began for him, making him nothing short of a legend. Joaquim declares his resignation.The winger announced in an emotional post on social media that he was retiring from football, with effect from the end of the world.