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Pepe Reina won the Premier League Golden Glove award for three seasons in a row Former Spain and Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina will retire from playing at the end of this season. The 42-year-old is currently at Italian club Como, who will play the final game of their campaign when they host Inter Milan in Serie A on Friday. Reina, who came through the Barcelona academy, was part of the Spain squad which won the 2010 World Cup and the European Championship in 2008 and 2012. He joined Liverpool from Villarreal in 2005 and won the FA Cup and League Cup with the Reds as he also claimed the Premier League Golden Glove award - given to the top-flight keeper with the most clean sheets - three seasons in a row from 2005-06. Reina made 394 appearances for Liverpool before leaving in 2014 and going on to have spells at Bayern Munich, Napoli, AC Milan, Aston Villa, Lazio, Villarreal and Como. He played the 1, 000th competitive game of his career in 2023 when he turned out for Villarreal in 2023. "A very beautiful career is coming to an end, a very full life, " Reina told Movistar. "I feel very fortunate for what I've experienced. "I didn't expect it, but I think the time has come and I feel like bringing it to a close here. " Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Leicester referred over alleged EFL financial breach Europa League build-up: Teams and fans arrive in Bilbao before Wednesday's final Bowler Cook to make England debut against Zimbabwe Can therapy change your life? The toxic culture of some swimming clubs exposed The ultimate crash course in interior design is back Gripping, Bafta award-winning crime drama The £100m final Man Utd cannot afford to lose? F1 Q&A: Did Mc Laren miss a trick in Norris v Piastri battle? Wait goes on as Salah bids to break Premier League records Why Swiatek's reign as 'Queen of Clay' is under threat 'Scheffler's Woods-like mentality should worry chasing pack' 'They now sing England's number one' - Henderson's rise against the odds England bolters, Steward's potential switch & a 'Carewell' How 'Beckham-like' Rice inspired Arsenal win. Video How 'Beckham-like' Rice inspired Arsenal win Mc Ilroy and the 'non-conforming' driver controversy Baltimore scores twice as Chelsea beat Man Utd to secure treble. Video Baltimore scores twice as Chelsea beat Man Utd to secure treble 'Inspirational' Vardy's perfect Leicester parting. Video'Inspirational' Vardy's perfect Leicester parting 'The old place will live on - but this was end of an era for Goodison Park' 'It can't all come from the manager' - Keown on how Arsenal can become winners A tale of nine points & the 99th minute - how Ajax blew title 'This is the year of the underdog - and I love it! ' Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history. Video Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history 'Just get rid of VAR! ' - Rooney baffled by Henderson decision. Video'Just get rid of VAR! ' - Rooney baffled by Henderson decision 'You see ghosts of your mates' - what Goodison means to Everton fans 'That's very cheeky' - was Tebogo 'disrespectful' in Diamond League win? Video'That's very cheeky' - was Tebogo 'disrespectful' in Diamond League win? The team of the year with no games - Scotland women's 'helpless' situation Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.