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Claudio Pizarro reacts during the German Bundesliga Premier League match between Werder Bremen and TSG Hoffenheim on May 13, 2017 in Bremen, Germany
Claudio Pizarro reacts during the German Bundesliga first division match between Werder Bremen and TSG Hoffenheim on May 13, 2017 in Bremen, Germany (JOERG SARBACH / AFP / Getty Images) [19659007RarelyafairytaledreamretreatsoccurinfootballthesedaysthankstothemonetaryincentiveofferedtoagingnominativeplayersTheseasonhoweverwillmarkthepoeticendofoneofSouthAmerica'smostsuccessfulstrikersofthelasttwodecadesandarespectedfigureoftheBundesliga
Claudio Pizarro, 39, signed a one-year contract for his brilliant career with Werder Bremen, the club that gave him a chance in 1999 and where the Peruvian became a beloved character.
The legendary characters of today tend to look for profit, whether in China, the United States or Japan. or other leagues than those that are synonymous with career. Even figures like Buffon and Andres Iniesta, who have left the clubs that helped them become icons, have chosen to seek new adventures elsewhere rather than close their careers to their clubs.
Next May, the world of football will have the privilege to watch the story of a Peruvian striker who has engraved his name in the annals of the history of the Bundesliga ends his story of the only how he should do it.
5. Goal of the weekend
Xherdan Shaqiri may not be a machine to score superstars, but when it scores, its goals tend to be highlighted.
On Saturday, the Swiss fired an incredible kick in his first match in a Liverpool jersey to help the Red Devils destroy Manchester United at Michigan Stadium of Ann Arbor.
From the goal of Belgium to the goodbyes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, relive the best moments of the knockout stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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Chicago Fire Chief Veljko Paunovic badyzes his team's 3-0 loss to Toronto FC on Saturday, July 28th at BMO Field and awaits the next game against Real Salt Lake (Courtesy of Chicago Fire).
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Chicago Fire midfielder Brandt Bronico reacts to team losing his fifth consecutive loss, 3-0 defeat by hand Chicago midfielder Brandt Bronico reacts to the team that suffered its fifth consecutive loss, a 3-0 defeat against Toronto FC at BMO Field on Saturday, July 28th.
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This week was marked by many moves in the window of summer transfers, including the signing of Malcom at the last minute, a new transfer MLS and two elite defenders requesting a move.
This week was marked by numerous trips during the summer transfer period, including the signing of Malcom at the last minute, a new MLS transfer and two elite defenders requesting a transfer.
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Relive the best of a long weekend of soccer in Chicago between Fire's fourth consecutive loss to Toyota Park against Toronto FC and the start of the 2018 Champions Cup in Soldier
Relive the best of a long weekend of soccer in Chicago between the fourth consecutive loss of the Fire at Toyota Park against Toronto FC and the start of the 2018 International Champions Cup at Soldier Field.
Veljko Paunovic, the head coach of the Chicago Fire, reacts to the fourth consecutive loss of his team and Raheem Edwards at the 2-1 defeat of Toronto FC at Toyota Park on Saturday, July 21 (courtesy Chicago Fire).
Chicago head coach Veljko Paunovic responded to Raheem Edwards' fourth consecutive loss. debut in the 2-1 defeat of Toronto FC at Toyota Park on Saturday, July 21 (courtesy Chicago Fire).