The Peruvian National Team He had an exceptional campaign in the Russia 2018 Qualifiers. The national team, led at that time by Ricardo Garecaqualified for a World Cup after 36 years.
One of the main factors that led the Bicolor to the World Cup, apart from the away victories against Ecuador and Paraguay, was the Nelson Cabrera case.
In the match against Bolivia, on date 7 of the qualifiers, Peru was defeated 2-0. However, the bad player registrationwho had only been living in Bolivia for three years (when FIFA indicates that it should be five) allowed the red and white team to get three points.
Eight years later, the footballer returns to the front pages. Through his social networks, he announced his retirement from football.
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Nelson Cabrera announced his retirement from football
The central defender, born in Paraguay, announced this weekend his official retirement from professional football. Through a lengthy statement, the 40-year-old player indicated that the main reason for his farewell was the death of his father.
“Officially, it is time to announce my retirement as a professional soccer player. Many feelings invade me, but my father’s departure made me rethink many things in my life, and the strength to continue playing is no longer the same as before,” said Nelson Cabrera. In the first moment.
“Thank you to everyone who was part of this path. My family; especially my parents, wife and children, who were my driving force in these 21 years dedicated to what I am so passionate about (…) Thank you to all the clubs that They trusted me, the fans for their love and respect, the press for their praise and criticism,” he added.
Nelson Cabrera He played for Olimpia, Cerro, Porteño, Colo Colo, Cluj, Bolivar, Sportivo Luqueño, Always Ready and Nacional de Potosí. He became champion in Paraguay and Romania.