Andrés Guardado Announces His Retirement from Professional Football
A piece of news that has deeply moved Mexican football was confirmed: Andrés Guardado, one of the most iconic players in the history of the national sport, has decided to end his professional career. Through his social media, the León midfielder shared that this weekend, after 19 years of playing, he will dispute his final match, bringing an end to a career full of successes and unforgettable moments.
Guardado, who was recently honored by the Mexican National Team, revealed in a live stream that his farewell to football will come this Sunday, when León faces Monterrey in the 17th round of the 2024 Apertura. "I wanted to make my decision to leave football public here, I'm leaving happy and with my heart full," said the player, moved by the opportunity to close this chapter in his home country.
Over nearly two decades of his career, "El Principito" established himself as one of the most prominent figures in Mexican football. His journey began at Atlas, but it was with the Mexican National Team where he achieved international fame, debuting at the 2006 World Cup at the age of 19. From that moment, Guardado became a key figure for El Tricolor, participating in five World Cups, a feat achieved by very few players.
Although he spent the majority of his career in Europe, where he played for Deportivo La Coruña, Valencia, and Real Betis, Guardado returned to Mexico in early 2024 to join León, completing the circle in his home country. With a farewell full of emotion and gratitude, the midfielder is preparing to play his final match with "La Fiera," leaving an unforgettable mark both nationally and internationally.
On Sunday, November 10, the match between Monterrey and León will be the stage that marks the end of Andrés Guardado's successful career. A goodbye that puts an end to one of the most admired careers in Mexican football, and undoubtedly leaves a void that will be hard to fill in the national sport.
