Former Barcelona defender Carles Puyol, revealed that he still has a passion back to play despite seven months decided to retire from the world of football.
Puyol decided to retire on May 15, 2014. The injury becomes a major factor of the 35-year-old man to retire.
In the 2014-15 season, Puyol played only 12 times in various events that followed Barcelona. The number format to a least Puyol during 15 seasons (1999-2014) defends Barcelona.
"I always dreamed of back and play football again. I really miss playing and practice, I have to be honest. But to this day I still can not really play any sport with a knee injury that ended my career" said Puyol.
"Little by little, the injury is getting better, but I retired because I can not do anything. I even feel sick to move do everyday, I really have not been able to run," he added.
Puyol became part of the Blaugrana squad since 1995 when he was 17 years old. At the age of 21 years, Puyol to undergo debut for Barcelona against Real Valladolid on October 2, 1999.
Puyol was recorded as a player with the most appearances in the history of Barcelona, which is 593 matches. Puyol only lost from Xavi Hernandez who has played 722 games.
The 36-year-old helped Barcelona win 21 titles, namely the Primera Division (2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13), the Copa del Rey (2008-09, 2011-12), the Spanish Super Cup (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013), Champions League (2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11), the European Super Cup (2009, 2011), and the World Cup Club Championship (2009, 2011).
