Rogério Ceni announces retirement for August.
One of São Paulo's greatest idols, goalkeeper Rogério Ceni, stated this Thursday, the 14th, that he will likely end his playing career on August 6th; "It's a shame to say goodbye. Last chance to play in a final, but I think we did some great things. I didn't deserve to end it so early," said Ceni. "This is my life, but there's a contract and an agreement. On the 6th I'll end my career at São Paulo. My role now will be to cheer," he added; the statement from the number 1 and São Paulo captain came a day after the club's elimination from the Libertadores Cup.
247 - One of São Paulo's greatest idols, goalkeeper Rogério Ceni, stated this Thursday, the 14th, that he should end his career on the pitch on August 6th.
"Initially, I will fulfill my contract, which runs until August 6th," said the goalkeeper upon the team's arrival at Congonhas airport.
The statement from the São Paulo goalkeeper and captain came a day after the club's elimination from the Libertadores Cup. São Paulo was eliminated by Cruzeiro on penalties 4-3, after losing 1-0 in regulation time. In the first leg, the São Paulo team won 1-0.
"It's a shame to say goodbye. Last chance to play in a final, but I think we did some great things. I didn't deserve to end it so soon," said Ceni. "This is my life, but there's a contract and an agreement. On the 6th I'll end my time at São Paulo. My role now will be to cheer," he added.