Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has given up football career yesterday after 17 years with the ”red devils”, following to join the team’s staff.
Scholes decided to withdraw immediately after Champions League final this year, lost to Barcelona, score 1-3. Yesterday he held his retirement match in front of the New York Cosmos, a team that Pele re-established for who have evolved several former football stars.
The midfielder took his farewell in style, managing a superb goal at 0-0. There followed five more successful of his colleagues, all of them being dedicated to him. Before the match, Scholes received a trophy from the club and was congratulated by Pele and Eric Cantona.
Scholes record at Manchester United:
– 10 titles
– 3 Cups of England
– 2 League Cups
– 5 Super of England
– 2 Champions League
– 2 World Championships of Clubs
An awesome player, a great colleague and the best teammate. We thank you a lot for the great moments on the field and may you do the same good work in leading Manchester United to new titles and trophies.
