Palermo bids farewell

Martin Palermo said goodbye at Boca Juniors Bombonera stadium on Sunday after playing his final match – a 1-1 draw against Banfield. The 37-year-old Palermo was greeted with a shower of confetti and wild cheers from the crowd. “There are so many things...

Martin Palermo said goodbye at Boca Juniors Bombonera stadium on Sunday after playing his final match – a 1-1 draw against Banfield. The 37-year-old Palermo was greeted with a shower of confetti and wild cheers from the crowd. “There are so many things passing through my head right now,” Palermo told the fans. “I’m thankful to all of you – for all the love, for all the years together, for the wins and all the sadness.”

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