Former Madrid & Spain striker Morientes retires

31 August 2010, 4:08 am

Former Real Madrid and Spain striker Fernando Morientes has announced his retirement from football. Morientes told COPE radio on Monday he rejected a chance to play for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon and offers from Mexico, Qatar and Dubai to work as a TV commentator. Partnering Raul Gonzalez in attack, Morientes helped Madrid to three Champions League titles, two Spanish leagues and two...... Read More »

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