OFFICIAL: Real Madrid legend Raúl retires

Raúl will hung up his boots this November, the Spanish confirmed via the New York Cosmos. This is the announcement he released.

"When I signed for the New York Cosmos in December, I said I would evaluate how I felt towards the end of the year and assess whether I would continue to play."

"My decision is to retire from playing at the end of this season. I am fully focused on finishing the season strong and helping the New York Cosmos win the NASL Championship. In the coming months I will decide the next step in my career."

"Playing soccer has been part of my life for so long and the decision to retire is not an easy one but I believe it is the right time."

"I'm thankful to everyone who has supported me throughout my career and I look forward to playing my final games with the New York Cosmos over the coming weeks."