This past Sunday, Jesús Navas, an icon of Sevilla FC and Spanish football, took the field for the final 25 minutes of his illustrious career at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Madrid, a match that concluded with a score of 4-2. Before the game, the football world honoured his remarkable journey with an emotional tribute.
At the age of 39, Navas announced his retirement due to persistent hip issues, leaving behind an impressive legacy of 989 professional appearances, with 706 of those for Sevilla. His trophy collection includes 8 titles with the Andalusian club, 3 with Manchester City, and a remarkable achievement with the Spanish national team: a World Cup, two European Championships, and a Nations League title.
Real Madrid's tribute to the iconic Goalkeeper
Jesús Navas received a heartfelt tribute at the Bernabéu, where Real Madrid players gave him with a guard of honour. Their captain, Luka Modric, presented Navas a signed jersey, and the crowd responded with a standing ovation that filled the stadium with emotion. Navas took a moment at the centre of the pitch to express his gratitude for the tribute.
During the match, Navas made his entrance in the 65th minute, stepping onto the field with Sevilla facing a 4-1 deficit. He played the final 25 minutes of the game, marking a memorable farewell to his professional football career.
"In the last two minutes, I was already very emotional. I’m at peace knowing I gave it my all and brought happiness to so many people. Thank you to Real Madrid, the stadium, and their fans for the incredible affection—it’s been overwhelming," Navas said after the match.
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