Paolo Guerrero, Peru's Leading Goal Scorer, Announces Retirement from International Football

Peru's legendary striker Paolo Guerrero has officially decided to retire from international football at the age of 41. In a statement to reporters, Guerrero expressed his belief that it is time for the national team to usher in a new generation of players. "The people are looking for fresh faces, so it's important to give youngsters the opportunity to shine," he said. Guerrero first donned the national team jersey in October 2004 in a match against Bolivia. Throughout his illustrious career, he has scored a remarkable 40 goals in 125 appearances, cementing his legacy as Peru's all-time leading goalscorer.

The former Bayern Munich, Hamburg and Corinthians striker's final game for Peru was the 1-0 loss to Argentina in November in World Cup qualifying.

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Guerrero, who currently plays for Alianza Lima in his homeland, participated at six Copa America tournaments as well as the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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