Football as a sport is much more than a physical activity for most fans across the world. For parts of the world, the sport has already turned into a religion while it is the reason to live for a few people as well. Over the years, the sport has provided some fine moments for fans to remember and cherish while players around the world have given their clubs and the fans of the clubs memories that will stay with them forever.
However, every year, the game looses a player who provided such moments in large in the past. We are talking about the legends of the game, who decided to quit the sport this year. A number of star players announced their retirement from all forms of football leaving their fans in tears. This year has been no different with players from all around the world calling it a day. Though some of the players’ decisions were premature, some have announce their retirement that was long due. With the year coming to an end, let’s look at the five world class footballing legends who decided to pull the curtain on their playing career this year: