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Mauricio Isla replies to Colo-Colo: “Sorry for the sad moments”

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Mauricio Isla announced his retirement from professional football at age 38 after a career spanning almost two decades.
  • Colo-Colo, the final club of his career, thanked the former Chile international and recognized his career and titles.
  • Isla replied with an affectionate and self-critical message, apologizing for the sad moments.

Mauricio Isla has closed a nearly two-decade professional career with an emotional exchange involving Colo-Colo, the last club he represented.

The former Chile right-back announced on Tuesday that he was retiring at 38 in an emotional letter published on social media. Isla won two Copa América titles with Chile and played for Colo-Colo from 2024.

Thank you, Huaso! We salute Mauricio Isla after he announced his retirement from professional football. An exceptional career, full of great moments and titles. Thank you for everything, Huaso. Success in everything that comes next!

· Colo-ColoThe club paid tribute to Isla after he announced his retirement.

Colo-Colo responded by honoring the player known as “Huaso.” “Thank you, Huaso! We salute Mauricio Isla after he announced his retirement from professional football. An exceptional career, full of great moments and titles. Thank you for everything, Huaso. Success in everything that comes next!” the club posted.

Isla replied directly to the club’s message. His response was marked by affection and self-criticism, beginning: “Thank you for all those beautiful moments and sorry for the sad moments.”

Thank you for all those beautiful moments and sorry for the sad moments.

· Mauricio IslaIsla replied to Colo-Colo’s retirement tribute with an affectionate and self-critical message.
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