Almost a year ago, Sergio Agüero tearfully announced a sudden end to his playing career at age 33. A year later he and Messi were roommates in Qatar. Not as teammates, but as longtime friends. jeffrueter on Argentina's 27th-man at the FIFAWorldCup
Almost exactly one year ago, tears flowed from Sergio Agüero’s eyes as he announced a sudden end to his playing career at age 33.
“I did everything possible to keep hope alive, but there was not much,” he said at Camp Nou on December 15, 2021. “I am very proud for my career, very happy.”The game carried on, as it does whenever great players retire. Barcelona would build its line around another great striker in Robert Lewandowski. Argentina would give further minutes to Lautaro Martínez and, particularly at this World Cup, 22-year-old Julián Álvarez.
“The invitation to be part of Argentina staff was in the table. I spoke with Chiqui and I was clear with him about my goal to enjoy my time,” Agüero told ESPN. “I’m going to Qatar, but as a fan. … I will be available for any event related to Argentina national team, as an image or an ambassador but I don’t want a day-to-day responsibility with the team.”
. “I’ve never hurt anyone, I’ve always behaved well. Maybe there are people from inside that didn’t like something that I have said. I don’t even remember. … I asked and they told me that the decision comes from above, but I see that other people have been allowed inside. I have been with the Argentina team before and they arrange a credential quickly. … It’s a weird situation.”
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