Real Madrid Legend Raul Ends Career by Helping New York Cosmos to NASL Title

Raul has had a phenomenal career, and he ends it as a champion. 

The former Real Madrid and Schalke man helped New York Cosmos to a 3-2 victory over Ottawa Fury in the championship game of the North American Soccer League on Sunday. 

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All eyes were on Raul, but it was Argentine striker Gaston Cellerino who was the hero, as he scored a hat-trick in the game. 

Cellerino's first came after only eight minutes. 

The Cosmos were further boosted in the second-half when Ottawa's Mason Trafford was sent off. 

Ottawa surprisingly equalised but were only level for a minute as Cellerino got his second. 

Raul then provided a lovely assist for Cellerino to make it 3-1. 

A late Ottawa goal ensured some nervy final moments, but the Cosmos prevailed, providing a fitting send-off to Raul and fellow former Spanish international Marcos Senna, who is also retiring. 

Thanks for the memories, guys!

[Twitter: @NYCosmos]