Retirement
Player retiring from competition.
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Ronaldinho ends decade-long retirement to debut for Serie C side Ravenna on 15 November
Ronaldinho, 46, will make his competitive return to football on 15 November when he plays for Italian third-division club Ravenna against Forlì — more than ten years after his last professional appearance for Fluminense in 2015.
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Buckley announces retirement after third straight UFC loss and grandmother's plea
Joaquin Buckley will retire from MMA after one final fight, he announced on Thursday. The decision follows a brutal knockout loss to Mike Malott in the UFC Edmonton main event — his third consecutive defeat — and a heartfelt conversation with his grandmother.
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How Alonso clinched his second F1 title as Schumacher's brilliant fightback fell just short
On 22 October 2006, Fernando Alonso secured his second Formula 1 world championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix, as Michael Schumacher — charging from 20th after a puncture — ran out of laps to deny him and simultaneously retired from the sport.
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Klopp reveals he still cannot come to terms with Diogo Jota's death at 28
Jurgen Klopp has spoken publicly about the death of Diogo Jota for a new biography of the former Liverpool forward, who died aged 28 in a car crash in the summer of 2025. The former Reds manager admits he remains lost for words and has yet to fully process the loss.
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Cadillac launches $222,500 Perez special-edition Escalade-V ahead of his 300th F1 start
Cadillac has released a limited-edition Escalade-V honouring Sergio Perez, priced at around $222,500 in Mexico. Just 11 units will be built — matching his race number — as the Red Bull driver prepares for his milestone 300th grand prix at his home race in Mexico City.
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Wallaroos prop Eva Karpani set to earn 50th cap against Scotland in Canberra
Eva Karpani will become only the second Australian woman to reach 50 Test appearances when the Wallaroos face Scotland in Canberra, with captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona leading the celebrations for the third-highest try-scorer in Wallaroos history.
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Varane reveals he wanted to retire at United but Ratcliffe's project forced his Como move
Raphael Varane has admitted he hoped to end his career at Manchester United, but Sir Jim Ratcliffe's overhaul of the club convinced him to leave. A knee injury just 23 minutes into his Como debut then brought his playing days to an abrupt end.
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Steven Caulker receives 49 offers in 48 hours after emotional LinkedIn job-search post
Former Liverpool and Tottenham defender Steven Caulker, 34, has received 49 offers — including three potential jobs — just 48 hours after posting openly about the stress of unemployment on LinkedIn following his departure from Turkish coaching role Konyaspor.
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Mathieu Flamini, ex-OM and Arsenal midfielder, becomes multibillionaire at 42 through green chemistry
Trained at OM before joining Arsenal and AC Milan, Mathieu Flamini co-founded GFBiochemicals, a green chemistry specialist. Forbes now values his fortune at nearly €12 billion.
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Emily Chancellor retires from Wallaroos after 11 years and 41 caps
Flanker Emily Chancellor has announced her retirement from international rugby following this weekend's WXV clash with Scotland, ending an 11-year Wallaroos career that included two Women's Rugby World Cups and seven Super Rugby Women's titles.
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Emily Chancellor retires from Wallaroos after 41 caps and eight-year international career
Loose-forward Emily Chancellor has announced her retirement from international rugby after 41 appearances for Australia, with her final game set to be the WXV Global Series Test against Scotland in Canberra. The 35-year-old, who became the Wallaroos' 19th captain in 2025, will continue playing Super Rugby Women's with the NSW Waratahs.
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Giroud five goals away from Gignac in race for France's all-time top scorers
Retired on May 31 with 366 goals in his career, André-Pierre Gignac holds fourth place among France's all-time leading scorers. But Olivier Giroud, with 361 goals, is directly threatening him in what is his final season.
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Fraizer Campbell reveals snus addiction that worsened sharply after retirement from football
Former Manchester United, Sunderland and Crystal Palace striker Fraizer Campbell has spoken candidly about his addiction to snus during his playing career, admitting the nicotine habit grew significantly worse after he retired in 2022.
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Former Ukraine international Roman Maksymyuk confirmed dead after 20 months missing in action
Roman Maksymyuk, who earned five caps for Ukraine between 1998 and 2002, was killed fighting Russian forces in the Donetsk region. His death was confirmed by DNA analysis, with the Ukraine national team honouring him during a friendly against Canada on June 7, 2025.
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Tyson Beukeboom retires after 84 caps as Canada's most-capped rugby player in history
Lock forward Tyson Beukeboom has announced her immediate retirement from rugby after 13 years and 84 caps, having surpassed former men's hooker Aaron Carpenter to become Canada's most-capped player of all time.
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Alex Scott backs retired Millie Bright to become a coach after learning under Emma Hayes
Alex Scott believes Millie Bright, who retired from all football in April 2026, has the qualities to become a successful coach, crediting the former Chelsea defender's time working under Emma Hayes as invaluable preparation.
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Deschamps Withdraws Appeal Against Riolo, Closes Defamation Case
The former France national team manager has decided to drop his appeal against journalist Daniel Riolo following his acquittal at first instance. His lawyer, Me Isabelle Wekstein, explains that Deschamps "prefers to look to the future."
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Barcelos awaits diagnosis weeks after losing consciousness at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos remains without a medical explanation after collapsing during his UFC Vegas 121 main event against Raul Rosas Jr. last month. The 39-year-old Brazilian, who led on the scorecards before the incident, says he feels better daily but has not ruled out retirement.
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Raoni Barcelos awaits diagnosis three weeks after collapsing mid-fight, retirement not ruled out
Raoni Barcelos remains in Las Vegas undergoing neurological tests and MRI scans after losing consciousness during his UFC Vegas 121 main event against Raul Rosas Jr. on Sept. 26. The Brazilian bantamweight says he is feeling better but no cause has yet been identified.
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Undefeated Farid Basharat slams UFC after shock release despite perfect 7-0 octagon record
Farid Basharat has publicly criticised the UFC after the promotion declined to offer the 16-0 bantamweight a new contract. The top-10 ranked fighter, who held the longest active win streak in his division, called out the organisation's changing direction in a social media statement.
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