Spanish footballer Thiago Alcantara has ended his career and announced his retirement as a player. Alcantara, 33, confirmed reports of his retirement in a post on X on Monday evening. He played last season with Liverpool FC but struggled with injuries. “I will always be willing to give back what I have been given and I am grateful for the time I have enjoyed it,” he wrote. “Thank you, football. And to all who accompanied me and made me a better player and person along the way.” Alcantara previously played for Germany’s FC Bayern Munich from 2013 to 2020, where he won a Champions League title i…