Bitter Farewell to Van der Sar

London - Champions League Final to be the last game for Edwin van der Sar of Manchester United. Malang for the goalkeeper, parting with The Red Devils ended with a bitter pill.

Van der Sar already since several months ago declared his intention to finish his career as a professional footballer. The main reason for retirement is for the more able to be closer to his wife, Annemarie, who were seriously ill.

In the Premier League's 41-year-old goalie underwent a farewell match with the sweet. The Red Devils won the title diantarnya the 19th and picking the 4-2 victory at the season closing game at Old Trafford.

But in fact the ultimate fight for the 'Red Devils' is the last morning, to face Barcelona in the Champions League final. Malang her farewell match ended bitterly. Manchester United failed to become champions after losing 1-3.

"The opportunity to provide a good record at the end game career can not always come, but I am grateful to everyone for all the memory and we will meet again someday," said Van der Sar after the game.

Van der Sar came to the Old Traford in 2005 and after carried off from Fulham. Although at that time he was already including twilight, Van der Sar was still able to give his best performances for the 'Red Devils'.

Be he still play a very big success obtained in the MU. The four Premier League titles, one League Cup, Community Shield three Champions League and one of the Club World Cup to be offering former Ajax and Juventus goalkeeper was for MU.

"Edwin has been a fantastic servant for Manchester United, we wish the best for her. He underwent a fantastic career and he's got a great career with many awards and I think it all shows who he is," flattered Sir Alex Ferguson in Marca.