Real Madrid and Portugal Legend Pepe Retires at 41

Pepe Retires: A Look Back at the Legendary Career of Portugal's Defensive Titan

Portugal defender Pepe has announced his retirement, concluding a highly decorated football career.

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Born on February 26, 1983, in Maceió, Brazil, Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira, known as Pepe, began his football journey at Marítimo in Portugal.

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In 2007, Pepe signed with Spanish giants Real Madrid, a move that would prove pivotal for both the player and the club.

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His time in Madrid was highlighted by three UEFA Champions League victories and three La Liga titles

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Pepe's int'l career with 141 caps to his name, he ranks as one of the most capped players in Portugal's history, only behind Cristiano Ronaldo and João Moutinho.

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Pepe's defining moment on the international stage came in 2016 when he played a pivotal role in Portugal's historic UEFA Euro 2016 victory.

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