It's the final whistle for Captain Tsubasa manga as its creator Youichi Takahashi announces his retirement

More than 40 years of goals, kicks, and drama are coming to an end.

Yoichi Takahashi, Japanese manga artist known for his work of Captain Tsubasa attends a reception party in Tokyo, Japan on July 19, 2022. Credit: AFLO/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy

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