Cristian Tello ends career at 35: 'Football gave me everything'
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Cristian Tello ends career at 35: 'Football gave me everything'

Record7 September 2026 at 19:43

Cristian Tello announced his retirement from football at the age of 35. The Spanish winger decided to end his professional career, leaving a message on social media where he thanked the sport that had accompanied him throughout his life.

The player spent time at FC Porto between 2014 and 2016, a period in which he defended the colors of the Dragons and competed in the Portuguese League. During his time at the Porto club, Tello had the opportunity to play at the highest European level and to win national titles.

Throughout his career, Cristian Tello represented several prominent clubs, including Barcelona, the club where he came through the youth ranks and began his professional career. His speed and ability to create imbalance on the flanks were defining characteristics of his game.

In his farewell post, Tello expressed gratitude for football, stating that the sport gave him everything. The Spaniard thus leaves behind a career spanning more than a decade, during which he stood out in various European championships.

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