Renato Augusto calls time on career

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international midfielder Renato Augusto announced his retirement from football on Thursday after a professional career spanning two decades.

The 37-year-old had struggled with injuries in recent years and had not played since parting ways with Fluminense in May.

"The moment has really come to say goodbye," he told Brazil's Globo Esporte. "It's time to tur