Buenos Aires, Argentina - Martin Palermo,36, known by many as "El Titan" or "The optimistic" recently announced his retirement from professional football just days after he signed a 1 year contract extension with Boca Juniors.

Palermo has scored 220 goals with Boca Juniors, becoming the maximum scorer for the club. He was also the protagonist of a special world cup goal against Greece, a goal that every Argentine celebrated.

His personal record:

8 League championships (1994,1995,1998,1999,2000,2005,2006,2008)
2 Copa Libertadores (2000,2007)
2 Copa Sudamericanas (2004, 2005)
3 Recopa Sudamericanas (2005,2006, 2008)
1 Copa Intercontinental (2000)

Top scorer torneo apertura 1998 (20 goals in 19 games)
South American player of the year (1998)
MVP Copa Intercontinental (2000)
Top scorer torneo clausura 2007
South American golden boot 2008 (24 goals)

It is often said his life can be compared to a movie. His last scene has not been filmed yet, and we can expect a great conclusion.