Pepe, the big announcement!

Published:

By: Manu Tournoux

Pepe, the big announcement!
A legend of world and Portuguese football is leaving. Without a club since the end of his contract this summer with FC Porto, Portuguese defender Pepe ended his career this Thursday at the age of 41.

The former Real Madrid and Besiktas player who was a quarter-finalist at Euro 2024 with Portugal (defeated by the French team in the penalty shootout) did not want to start a new season and preferred to end his career.

The now former number 3 of the Portuguese national team has one of the most beautiful records in Portuguese football. The rugged defender has won 3 Champions Leagues in 2014, 2016 and 2017, but also 3 times the Liga and 4 times the Portuguese championship.

With his country, he has 141 caps for 8 goals and has won Euro 2016 and the Nations League in 2019. Performing well during the European Nations Championship, Pepe will leave a big void in the central hinge of the Selection…

Manu Tournoux

Written by:

Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.