Published 13:30 IST, December 9th 2019

David Villa celebrates goal with family after scoring in his final pro match: WATCH

Former Spain striker David Villa scored for Vissel Kobe in his last professional game, and went to celebrate with his family members present in the stadium

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Former Spanish and Barcelona striker David Villa scored in  last game of his professional football career. striker has been playing for J1 League side Vissel Kobe since January 2019 and has brought an end to his professional career. He scored a penalty in his last game for J1 League side and went on to celebrate it with his family, who were present in stium.

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David Villa scored a penalty against Jubilo Iwata

Vissel Kobe played against Jubilo Iwata on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Villa’s side defeated Iwata with a 4-1 scoreline, courtesy of a hat-trick from Lukas Podolski, while David Villa netted one from spot. Vissel Kobe finished season being eighth in League table with 14 victories of total 34 league games.

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David Villa will co-own Queensboro FC

David Villa h announced his retirement in November, 2019. Villa h n commented that he will continue to enjoy football through all projects that he was developing with DV7 Group. David Villa will be associated with football, as he is set to become a co-owner of a second-division team Queensboro FC in New York. This team will be launched in 2021.

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David Villa h an illustrious career for both country and clubs

David Villa h an illustrious career for both club and country. He played for major Spanish clubs like Barcelona and Atletico Mrid, along with a stint at Major Soccer League (MLS) where he played for New York City. Villa me his international debut for Spain in 2005. He has since participated in four major tournaments, becoming an integral member of Spain teams that won UEFA Euro 2008 and  2010 FIFA World Cup. He scored three goals at  2006 World Cup, was top goalscorer at Euro 2008 and earned  Silver Boot at 2010 World Cup. He was Spain's all-time top goalscorer as well as country's top scorer in World Cup, with 9 goals.

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12:07 IST, December 9th 2019