On Wednesday (Nov 27, 2008) Pauleta announced his retirement from professional football.
Some don't think he's done as much as he can for the Portugal team because he scored against 'small teams' like Cape Verde and Angola. In the 2006 Germany world cup he again was unable to score and robbed Nuno Gomes of a position in the starting lineup.
He ended his career in France in the Paris-Saint Germain team. Hear the player from Açores in the press-conference:
English translation:
Pauleta "After many months of contemplation, I decided to end my career as a profesional football".
Journalist Paulo Cordeiro "It was with emotion that Pauleta announced it. He looked sad to us journalists."
Pauleta "This day had to arrive. I am sad. It's a sad day. At the same time it's a happy time because I had a fruitful career."
Journalist Paulo Cordeiro "It was a career full of sucesses. The best goalscorer. Even breaking the record of Eusebio."
Pauleta "It was a special moment for me. To break that record at that time it was an obec. It was a objective, a personal objective. I was able to achieve it thanks to my teammates in the Portugal team."
Journalist Paulo Cordeiro Pauleta accepted a role of ambassador of Paris Saint Germain (team). He will be an observer of players in Portugal and Spain for Paris Saint Germain. In the Portuguese island of Açores he will dedicate more time to his school.
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