Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero reflects on his career and early retirement in a new documentary premiering at Cannes Film Festival. The Argentine striker, who scored 427 goals in 786 games before heart problems ended his career at 33, discusses his upbringing in Argentina and his iconic moments on the pitch.
The documentary \"Kun by Aguero\" explores his relationship with his strict father, Leonel del Castillo. Aguero reveals his father never praised his performances, something that affected him profoundly throughout his career.
\"When I was older, I asked my dad why he never said I played well,\" Aguero told journalist Sid Lowe. \"He said he didn\'t want me thinking I was the best, getting cocky.\"
\"My old man and me have always got on well then badly, then well again: good, bad, good, bad... we pissed each other off but he\'s my dad and I\'m going to love him the same,\" Aguero explained.
From Barcelona Disappointment To World Cup Joy
Aguero\'s career ended abruptly at Barcelona in October 2021 when he experienced a severe cardiac arrhythmia. His doctor advised him: \"If you were my son, I would say don\'t play again.\"
The timing was particularly bitter as he had just joined Barcelona with hopes of playing alongside close friend Lionel Messi. Financial issues forced Messi\'s departure from the club just days before Aguero\'s condition was discovered.
Despite missing the 2022 World Cup as a player, Aguero celebrated Argentina\'s triumph with Messi in Qatar. He carried his longtime friend and the trophy around the pitch after the final whistle.
\"Although I didn\'t play, I feel like a champion,\" Agüero said. \"My last goal was against Real Madrid, which is not bad.\"
The former striker, who played for Independiente, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, and briefly Barcelona, is best remembered for his title-clinching goal against QPR that secured Manchester City\'s first Premier League championship in 2012.