Retirement Related Content
China skipper makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in balance
AFP · 4 weeks ago
China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, days after quitting international football over the "disgrace"
Germany World Cup winner Durm announces retirement
AFP · 2 months ago
Germany World Cup winner Erik Durm has announced his retirement from football, his club FC Kaiserslauten confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday.
Portugal's boss drops hint on Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement plans
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
Roberto Martínez shared details of a conversation with the Portuguese ace, stating how CR7 will continue to play beyond this season.
Germany's Max Kruse announces retirement
AFP · 4 months ago
Former Germany forward Max Kruse on Wednesday announced his retirement from football.
Former US skipper Bradley announces retirement
AFP · 6 months ago
Former United States international captain Michael Bradley said Tuesday he will retire from football at the end of this year's Major League Soccer season.
Evans feared retirement before Man Utd return
AFP · 6 months ago
Jonny Evans feared his career was over due to lingering injuries before joining Manchester United for a second time, the Northern Irishman revealed on Monday.
Belgian football star Eden Hazard announces retirement
AFP · 6 months ago
Belgian attacking midfielder Eden Hazard announced his retirement on Tuesday after failing to find another club following his release by Real Madrid.
USWNT and NWSL star Julie Ertz announces retirement
Live Soccer TV · 7 months ago
The experienced defender has decided to hang up her boots following the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Rapinoe key to World Cup hopes even as retirement beckons - US skipper
AFP · 9 months ago
Megan Rapinoe may not be a first-choice starter for holders the United States at the Women's World Cup but new co-captain Lindsey Horan is banking on the veteran superstar to play a key role nevertheless.
'We need him' - Croatia coach asks Modric to postpone retirement
AFP · 10 months ago
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic on Monday appealed to star midfielder Luka Modric to stay amid growing speculation the captain will retire from international football.
Zlatan's retirement marks 'end of an era' in hometown
AFP · 10 months ago
A local hero and inspiration or a divisive figure who turned his back on his hometown?
Ibrahimovic announces retirement from football
AFP · 10 months ago
Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought the curtain down on a long, trophy-packed career on Sunday when he unexpectedly announced his retirement from football.
Slovakia and Napoli record holder Hamsik announces retirement
AFP · 10 months ago
Slovakian playmaker Marek Hamsik announced on Thursday that he would be retiring at the end of the season with Turkish league side Trabzonspor.
Wrexham AFC owners aiming to bring Bale back from retirement
Live Soccer TV · 11 months ago
The team that will return to League Two after 15 years will try to twist the Welshman's arm to lead their quest for a second promotion in a row.
Zlatan speaks out on injury recovery, retirement thoughts and his return to the National Team
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Swedish ace shared some passionate words aimed at his teammates in his first call up to the national team in years.
Former Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil announces his retirement from football
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The German ace has decided to hang up his boots at the age of 34, with the midfielder announcing this move in a heartfelt message on Instagram.
France star reportedly considering early retirement after captaincy snub
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Atletico Madrid striker is reportedly quite angry about being snubbed for the captaincy of the French national team, and is now considering his options.
Mbappe named new France captain after Lloris retirement
AFP · 1 year ago
Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, a source close to the team told AFP on Monday.
Ramsey named Wales captain after Bale retirement
AFP · 1 year ago
Aaron Ramsey was named as the new Wales captain on Tuesday following the retirement of Gareth Bale, as the team prepare for their opening Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Warnock comes out of retirement to win with Huddersfield
AFP · 1 year ago
Veteran manager Neil Warnock marked his return from retirement by guiding Championship strugglers Huddersfield to a 2-1 win over Birmingham on Saturday.
