Boca Juniors striker Martin Palermo announces retirement - Argentina Primera A news Argentina international and Boca Juniors striker Martin Palermo has revealed that he could be retiring from all kinds of football at the end of the current 2010-11 season.This means that the Los Xeneizes match against Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata on Sunday, 19 June, 2011 would be the striker’s last career assignment.The 37-year-old confirmed that he would by no means think about reversing his choice. He added that he was thinking about the matter for the past two years and won't alter his decision.
“It has been two years that I've been preparing for my retirement having a psychologist,” stated Palermo. “I attended one back in 1999 soon after my [knee] injury.”The striker further added, “It is fundamental to have established clear projects early. My choice, in any way, is irrevocable.”Palermo has been in fine form in the ongoing season and was also a part of Argentina’s 2010 FIFA World Cup squad which was his very first world cup campaign. He made his cup debut against Greece after coming on as substitute within the 89th minute and scored right away, handing Argentina a 2-0 victory.
Right after rejoining the Los Xeneizes in 2004, Martin has won 3 Primera Division titles in 2005, 2006 and 2008. He has also bagged 15 awards for becoming the leading scorer even though playing with Boca Juniors and given that rejoining, he has earned this award 10 times. He was also honoured using the American Golden Shoe award in 2007.Now the centre forward has created a final choice of retiring from the game and stated that the sport gave him plenty of respect and fame. He added that every single player has to call it each day and he felt it was the proper time for him to do so.Boca Juniors are presently 15th within the League table with 10 points from 8 games. They're five points short of present leaders Estudiantes who're sitting on top of the table with 15 points.
