On April 28, 2018 will be marked in the history of Mexican football as the day in which the great Rafael Márquez played his last official match at club level. Hoping to attend the fifth World Cup of his professional career, El Kaiser attended the FoxSports microphones on the stadium of Hidalgo Stadium.
THE LAST WORDS OF MÁRQUEZ IN HIS CAREER (LEVEL CLUBS)
His last game and what comes for Atlas. "Trying always to give the best, to strive, to give until the last. I think I've been physically well, but, well, since Gerardo arrived (Espinoza) he gave the team another face. And, well, there are many young people who have a great future and hopefully we can make a more competitive team. "
Do you miss the twenty of the great race you built? "No, maybe not. I said to those who ask me 'what do you feel?' And 'how do you feel?' The truth is that happy, because it was a great race, I tried hard until the end, until this last game. I have nothing to reproach myself with, so I can go happy and happy. "
Tribute at the Hidalgo Stadium. "Thankful with Pachuca group for this recognition. I feel very fortunate of all the love. "
Option to attend Russia 2018. "Until the end, work. Until the list comes out and I'm not there, I'll give up. But, for now, I'll keep working. "
Message to the red and black fans. "Thank you, they have had a great affection and I have them. And I hope that in another facet, it can give you more joys. Now it was not possible, but football is around and we will soon have revenge. "
Fact. Rafael Márquez is the only Mexican player who has managed to win the UEFA Champions League in all history. He achieved it twice with FC Barcelona (2006 and 2009). Legend.
Did you know…? Rafael Márquez retires from club football after winning titles in France, Spain and Mexico. Multicampeón. Respected and loved in all the clubs in which he played.
Source: FoxSports.