Intro:

The captain of Jordanian club Al Wehdat, Rafat Ali, retired from playing on Saturday (15th November) after a 23-year career.

Script:

SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Rafat Ali Jaber:

"This is the best time for me to retire. The team won the league title and the cup last season. I've been playing for 23 years now. I think it is the time for me to leave."

SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Rafat Ali Jaber:

"Players should only concentrate on playing football. They should do their best and train hard without paying attention to what people say. Good players respect the fans, coaches and clubs. This is what helps a player to have a long career."

SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Rafat Ali Jaber:

"I would like to thank the supporters. Today, they showed how loyal they are and this is not a surprise for us (the club). I feel very happy with everyone who helped me and came today to attend this match. This match was aired on the TV, but still a lot of people came. The last time I saw this number of supporters was probably 15 years ago."