Thu Oct 17 13:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Mexican Legend Andrés Guardado Retires from International Football After 182 Appearances

**Guadalajara, Mexico** – Mexican football legend Andrés Guardado has officially hung up his international boots after a remarkable career spanning 18 years. The 38-year-old midfielder played his final match for Mexico on Tuesday night, marking his 182nd and final appearance in a 2-0 friendly win over the United States in Guadalajara.

Guardado, who played for PSV Eindhoven from 2014 to 2017, received a standing ovation from the home crowd in the 19th minute as he was substituted off. He was honored in the city where he began his professional career with Atlas.

Guardado made his international debut in 2005 and went on to participate in five FIFA World Cups, cementing his place as Mexico’s most capped player ever.

The match was a memorable send-off for the veteran midfielder, who helped Mexico secure a victory against their North American rivals. The US, featuring PSV’s Malik Tillman in the starting lineup, had gone seven games unbeaten against Mexico. However, goals from Raúl Jiménez and César Huerta proved to be enough for Mexico to triumph.

This victory comes after new US coach Mauricio Pochettino secured a 2-0 win against Panama in his debut last Saturday, with another PSV player, Ricardo Pepi, scoring one of the goals.

Guardado’s retirement marks the end of an era for Mexican football, with fans around the world expressing their gratitude for his incredible contributions to the sport.

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