Soccer-Mexican midfielder Guardado announces retirement

FILE PHOTO: Jul 24, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Club Leon player Andres Guardado speaks during the Leagues Cup 2024 Media Kickoff Event at Hilton Columbus Downtown. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's most-capped player Andres Guardado said on Thursday he is retiring from football at the end of the season, which could come as early as Sunday if the former Valencia player fails to help Leon reach the Mexican top flight's postseason playoffs.

Guardado, 38, appeared at five World Cups and helped Mexico win the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2011, 2015 and 2019.