Daijiworld Media Network – Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Oct 11: Fort Lauderdale: Jordi Alba, the celebrated Spanish left-back, has decided to retire from professional football at the end of this Major League Soccer season, bringing an end to a career that spanned top clubs and international glory. Speaking ahead of an Inter Miami training session on Friday, Alba confirmed that the decision, though announced earlier this week, had been made a few weeks prior.

“I think it's the best,” Alba said in Spanish. “Physically, I still feel good, but ... I think it's the most honest, the fairest thing to do. And it's a decision I make alone and believe is right.”

Alba will finish the season in the MLS playoffs before stepping away from the sport. His career highlights include playing for Spai

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