Soccer-Former Brazil defender Filipe Luis gets tribute ahead of retirement

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Cuiaba - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - December 3, 2023 Flamengo's Filipe Luis with his wife Patricia Kasmirski during a goodbye ceremony inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

(Reuters) - Flamengo's Brazilian defender Filipe Luis received a tribute at the Maracana Stadium on Sunday after the 38-year-old announced his retirement after an illustrious 20-year playing career.

The former Atletico Madrid left back said farewell to fans in a ceremony before Flamengo's 2-1 win over Cuiaba in Brazil's Serie A. He will play his last game at Sao Paulo on Wednesday.