Portugal's Pepe retires from football

Pepe's last game came at Euro 2024, where Portugal were defeated by France on penalties in the quarter-finals, and he became the oldest player to appear at a European Championship finals tournament.
RETIRING: Portugal defender Pepe has retired from football, the 41-year-old said on Thursday. Picture: Lars Baron/Getty Images

RETIRING: Portugal defender Pepe has retired from football, the 41-year-old said on Thursday. Picture: Lars Baron/Getty Images

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024 - 17:12
Reuters

Portugal defender Pepe has retired from football, the 41-year-old said on Thursday.

Pepe's last game came at Euro 2024, where Portugal were defeated by France on penalties in the quarter-finals, and he became the oldest player to appear at a European Championship finals tournament.

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