Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder retires

Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires has retired from professional football, Report informs, quoting from Daily Mail.

The midfielder announced the news on social media this afternoon, thanking the clubs he played for before reflecting on 'conquering the world' after leaving Brazil to pursue a stellar career in the game.

He is best known for making 248 appearances for the Blues between 2010 and 2016 and being part of their Champions League winning squad in 2012.