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Over the years, Cristiano Ronaldo has developed beautiful bonds with some of the best players in the world. While Ronaldo still gives his best on the pitch, one of his friends has decided to hang up his boots. Former Real Madrid and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor announced his retirement yesterday.
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Adebayor has officially retired from his 22-year soccer career. The striker was playing for Togolese club AC Semmasi, which he joined back in July 2021. The player made 593 domestic appearances and bagged 207 goals and 65 assists. During this time, he has played for several clubs, thus ending his beautiful soccer journey.
Fans relive Cristiano Ronaldo and Adebayor bromance
In soccer, there are many kinds of bromances, but the duo of Ronaldo and Adebayor was something else. Both met in Madrid after Adebayor joined Madrid back in 2011. Indeed, the duo had a special relationship in soccer and created unforgettable memories.

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The player sadly announced his retirement, saying, “From the highs to the lows, my career as a professional athlete has been an incredible journey. Thank you to my fans for being there every step of the way. I am feeling so grateful for everything, and I am excited for what is to come.”
Hence, with Adebayor retiring from soccer, netizens are hailing the former Arsenal striker for his stellar career. While doing that, they also rekindled the bromance between him and CR7.
Sad how his career declined, the people around him took him down deeper into depression. https://t.co/GGFZEQKsbl
— Kurapika (@legenthedary) March 22, 2023
One of the most beautiful vibes in football 🤙
— Football Fan Addict (@futbolfanaddict) March 21, 2023
Through back when Ronaldo was a good player and everyone loved him. pic.twitter.com/NAAsuqqWXF
— Zizi (@zizi_jayaa) March 21, 2023
That dance they do after every goal miss it so much🥺❤
— wafa salem (@wafasalem04) March 21, 2023
they had good times since United and Arsenal days pic.twitter.com/0uaipmEbHj
— FaO (@UTDMaestrro) March 21, 2023
I don’t think I’ve ever seen cristiano that happy.
— Frank (@Franksexbot) March 21, 2023
Fans were quite sad as Adebayor’s legacy came to an end.
The biggest African football player of all time
— MOE_STAN (@DEVPG_) March 21, 2023
⚪️🇹🇬Emmanuel Adebayor🇹🇬⚪️ x
⚪️🇵🇹Cristiano Ronaldo🇵🇹⚪️ 🕺🏿🕺🏽pic.twitter.com/9jk36QjDwX— Collins (@Collinsinho2000) March 21, 2023
2 of my faves and legends❤️
— Chairman (@Chairmanguapo) March 21, 2023
2 goats 🐐🐐
— Ojodale (@Ojodale46) March 22, 2023
A legendary soccer player
Emmanuel Adebayor has enjoyed a decent career in soccer. After kick-starting his career at AC Merlan Lome, the player began his European journey, thus playing for FC Metz. Soon he rose through the ranks of the French side and joined their rivals Monaco, where he enjoyed a decent 3 years.
The player then moved to Premier League giants Arsenal but soon joined their archrivals Manchester City. After watching him for two seasons, the player went to Spain on loan to enjoy soccer with Ronaldo. Soon he returned to England, where he played for Tottenham on a loan that later became a permanent transfer.
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Emmanuel Adebayor announced his official retirement from football at 39 years old.
Not much compares to THAT celebration against Arsenal 😎 pic.twitter.com/pq1OS3UjMZ
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) March 21, 2023
After staying without a club for a year, Crystal Palace signed him, but that spell ended very quickly. Since then, he has enjoyed various spells in Turkey and Paraguay with the likes of Basaksehir, Kayserispor, and Olimpia Asunción.
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Nevertheless, the player finally ended his career at Togolese side AC Semassi FC. Indeed, it has been quite a journey for the 39-year-old, who has played for several clubs around the world. Soccer will really miss Emmanuel Adebayor.
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