Gabriel Heinze (R) calls it a day. Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Gabriel Heinze has retired from professional football bringing his 18-year-long illustrious career to an end. Heinze started his career at Newell?s Old Boys, and then he went on to play for Valladolid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Marseille and Roma subsequently, winning three major titles in France, Spain and England. He has also represented Argentina in the World Cup on two occasions. Former @OM_Officiel, @ManUtd, @realmadrid, @PSG_inside & @OfficialASRoma defender Gabriel Heinze has retired. pic.twitter.com/ehKJLIgrk6 — Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) May 11, 2014 ?Mine is a 20 Oscar film, I can?t ask for more.. after returning at 34 and becoming a champion, being part of Newell?s history, it?s the perfect ending,? Heinze told reporters last week. Some photos from his last match: Maxi Rodríguez unable to hold back his tears on Gabriel Heinze final match today. Heinze with team-mate Lucas Bernardi.