Soccer-Portugal winger Nani announces retirement

FILE PHOTO: Football - Manchester United v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Second Round Second Leg - Old Trafford, Manchester, England - 5/3/13 Manchester United's Nani celebrates after Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos (not in picture) scored an own goal for Manchester United's first Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jason Cairnduff Livepic/File Photo

(Reuters) - Former Portugal and Manchester United winger Nani announced his retirement on Sunday at the age of 38.

Nani joined United in 2007 and went on to make 230 appearances for the club, scoring 41 goals. He won the Champions League in his first season and went on to win four Premier League titles and two League Cups in eight seasons.