Knowing When to Walk Away

here comes a moment in every footballer’s life — a moment when you have to look in the mirror

and be honest with yourself. The legs might not move the same. The spark might

fade. And that’s okay. Because greatness isn’t just about how long you play

— it’s about when you choose to stop. Leave the game before the game leaves you.

Don’t let the sport that made you who you are turn you into a shadow of what you were.

Walk away on your own terms, with your head held high, before the whispers

turn into laughter. You’ve inspired millions. You’ve lifted trophies. You’ve lived the

dream so many can only imagine. But the hardest part of being a great player isn’t