World Cup Star Set to Shockingly Retire from International Football at Just 27 if Team Wins Title
At 27, a footballer typically reaches their career peak, but for some, it may be the ideal time to retire. Marc Cucurella, a World Cup star, has expressed his intention to retire from the national team if Spain wins the World Cup. The full-back, who won the European Championship with Spain in 2024, cited the reasoning that becoming a world champion and a European champion is the ultimate achievement.
Cucurella's statement, made to Spanish pay-TV channel Movistar+, has sparked curiosity, especially given his relatively young age. Spain is set to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, and a win could prompt Cucurella's early retirement from the national team.
Meanwhile, in other football news, Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr team was denied the Saudi League title due to a goalkeeping error by Bento. The team was leading 1-0 until the 53rd minute of the second half when the mistake occurred.
In the Premier League, the issue of a denied penalty has been clarified by the Premier League, following Tottenham's draw against Leeds. The explanation came after Spurs midfielder James Maddison was not awarded a penalty upon his return from injury.
Cucurella's statement, made to Spanish pay-TV channel Movistar+, has sparked curiosity, especially given his relatively young age. Spain is set to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, and a win could prompt Cucurella's early retirement from the national team.
Meanwhile, in other football news, Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr team was denied the Saudi League title due to a goalkeeping error by Bento. The team was leading 1-0 until the 53rd minute of the second half when the mistake occurred.
In the Premier League, the issue of a denied penalty has been clarified by the Premier League, following Tottenham's draw against Leeds. The explanation came after Spurs midfielder James Maddison was not awarded a penalty upon his return from injury.
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