Ivan Rakitić, a former midfielder for Barcelona and Croatia, announced his retirement from football at age 37. He concluded his career at Hadjuk Split after a brief spell in Saudi Arabia. Rakitić expressed gratitude for his football journey, which included victories, lessons, and friendships. He began his career at FC Basel, then Schalke 04, before successful spells at Sevilla and Barcelona. He won 13 trophies with Barcelona and reached a World Cup final with Croatia, making 106 appearances for his national team before retiring in 2019.
"Football, you gave me more than I could ever imagine. You gave me victories, defeats, lessons and friends for life. You gave me a unique path and a thousand stories to tell."
"With Sevilla, I discovered a second home and found the love of my life. My daughter was born in that city and I won my first major title. We cried together and celebrated with passion."
"Barcelona gave me everything. It's the club of my dreams. I achieved all my goals there, playing with the best players in the world and winning everything as a team."
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