Former Italian international striker Roberto Baggio has maintained his pledge to retire in the summer, despite continuing to find the net in Serie A.
He grabbed Brescia's second goal in the 2-2 draw against Parma on Sunday to become only the fifth player to score 200 goals in the Italian top flight.
"My decision to retire is a very difficult one but injuries have made up my mind for me," said the 37-year-old.
Baggio played 55 matches for his country and scored 27 goals.
His professional career began in 1982 with Vicenza and three years later he made his Serie A debut with Fiorentina.
After four seasons in Florence he moved to Juventus for a then record £7.6m.
He also had spells with AC Milan, Bologna and Inter Milan before joining Brescia in September 2000.
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