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He was one of the best in the world, he was champion everywhere and came back from retirement at 38 years old

On his time, he was one of the best players of the world and now, at the age of 38, he came back and played again.

By Fredi Roman

On his time, he was one of the best players of the world and now, at the age of 38, he came back and played again.
On his time, he was one of the best players of the world and now, at the age of 38, he came back and played again.

There are certain stories in soccer world that deserve to be told. One of those is the one from Petr Cech. The historical goalkeeper who has world-famous on his time and arrive to be one of the best in his position in the whole planet. Last year he decided to announce his professional retirement, but something changed his mind.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, Cech make his comeback. Even though many thoughts that such a thing was not possible to occur, he did it. At the age of 38, the keeper known for using a helmet to play after suffering a tremendous injury on his head, played once again.

Everything occurred in a game played for Chelsea U-23, where Cech joined and was a goalkeeper once again. It is even possible for him to play back with the first team, as he has been enrolled on the squad by Frank Lampard in case he is needed. Until now, that won’t happen, but it won’t be a surprise if it does.

Cech was formed at Vikrotira Plzen and in his career he played for Chelsea, Arsenal, Rennes and Sparta Praga. He won four Premier League titles and once the Champions League, being the top keeper from the world during some seasons. When everyone thought he was done, Cech has completed his comeback.

 


Fredi Roman

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