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Jackson Martínez returns to action and Rui Borges bids farewell

Golazo Newsroom · Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:00

Jackson Martínez returns to action and Rui Borges bids farewell
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  • Jackson Martínez has returned to professional football after a six-year retirement.
  • The former Porto striker scored the winning goal for Independiente Medellín.
  • Rui Borges visited the academy at Alcochete to say goodbye to his players.

Jackson Martínez has returned to the pitch six years after announcing his retirement. The 40-year-old forward, known for his time at Porto and Atlético de Madrid, made a decisive impact for Independiente Medellín in the Colombian league. Coming off the bench to replace Yony González, Martínez scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory against Alianza.

In other news, Rui Borges traveled to the academy at Alcochete this morning. According to Record, the coach was present at the facility to bid farewell to the players.

Data source: Record, ge, Foto: Agência Lusa / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:00

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Jackson Martínez returns to action and Rui Borges bids farewell