Today, we bid farewell to one of the finest footballers ever to play the game, as Brazilian genius Rivaldo announced his retirement from the game shortly before his 42nd birthday. The former Barcelona star broke the news via Instagram, with his emotional message causing lumps in throats all over the world as his 24-year career came to an end. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1994043-barcelona-legend-rivaldo-announces-retirement-at-age-41