Maracana bids emotional farewell to former Brazil striker Fred

BUENOS AIRES, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Fluminense striker Fred expressed gratitude to his former clubs and teammates as he drew the curtain on his 20-year professional career on Saturday.

The former Brazil No.9 made his last appearance as a professional footballer in Fluminense's 2-1 home victory over Ceara in Brazil's Serie A championship on Saturday.

"I promised myself I wouldn't cry to try to express my grat