Retirement
Player retiring from competition.
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How Schumacher's retirement announcement at Monza 20 years ago reshaped Formula 1
On 10 September 2006, moments after winning the Italian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher announced he would retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season — a decision that saved Felipe Massa's Ferrari seat and ended one of the sport's defining eras.
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Messi closes in on second Spanish club purchase months after Argentina retirement
Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to acquire 100 per cent of C.D. Eldense, a Segunda División side currently 20th in the table. The deal would make the Inter Miami forward the owner of two Spanish clubs, having bought fifth-tier UE Cornella in April.
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Sue Day leads five-strong World Rugby Hall of Fame class of 2026
Red Roses record try-scorer Sue Day headlines the latest World Rugby Hall of Fame inductees, joining USA legend Jen Crawford, three-time World Cup winner Rochelle Martin, and men's internationals Abdelatif Benazzi and Diego Dominguez in the class of 2026.
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Marc Overmars resigns as Royal Antwerp sporting director citing serious health concerns
Marc Overmars has stepped down as sporting director of Royal Antwerp with immediate effect, revealing in an open letter that years of accumulated fatigue and stress have left his energy "completely depleted" and that continuing risks a serious medical outcome.
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Gérard Farison, Iconic Left-Back of Saint-Etienne's Golden Era, Dies at 77
A cornerstone of AS Saint-Etienne's glorious 1970s period, Gérard Farison passed away on September 8, 2021, at the age of 77. Injured before the final, he was unable to play in the legendary 1976 European Cup final against Bayern Munich, remembered for its two crossbar hits.
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Diego Sanchez arrested for drunk driving, violating probation from 2025 gun charges
Retired UFC fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested in Socorro County, New Mexico, on Monday on charges of aggravated DUI and probation violation. The arrest comes months after Sanchez received five years of supervised probation — which included a ban on alcohol — following a guilty plea on a felony gun charge.
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Mbappé Sets His Own Limit: «The Day We Lose Our Hunger, We Must Stop»
Ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Inter Milan, Kylian Mbappé revealed his vision for the end of his international career with France: he will leave the national team when he loses his hunger to win.
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Retired UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman steps into the commentary booth at DWCS
Chris Weidman is set to make his commentary debut on Week 5 of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 on September 8, joining Laura Sanko and Dan Hellie for the five-fight card at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
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Covington says UFC exit was temporary, demands big fights to end retirement
Colby Covington has clarified that his departure from the UFC following his 2024 loss to Joaquin Buckley was not a permanent retirement, saying he will return to MMA if the promotion offers him marquee matchups.
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Retired Niko Price returns after six months to face Leon Shahbazyan at October UFC Fight Night
Niko Price has ended a retirement that lasted less than six months, returning to the UFC Octagon to face Leon Shahbazyan on October 10 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Price, on a four-fight losing streak, was last seen submitting to Michael Chiesa in March.
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Kane dismisses retirement talk at 33, citing Messi and Ronaldo as inspiration to play into his late 30s
Harry Kane has firmly ruled out any talk of retirement, saying he is at the peak of his physical and mental powers at 33. The Bayern Munich striker pointed to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric as proof that elite footballers can thrive deep into their late 30s.
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Ryan Babel swaps football for music and fashion after retiring at 37
Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel, who joined the club for £11.5m in 2007, has built a post-football life managing music artists and running a Paris-based fashion agency since retiring in 2024.
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Man Utd debut partner to Rashford, Joe Riley now builds career in insurance at 29
Joe Riley shared Manchester United's first-team debut night with Marcus Rashford in 2016 against Midtjylland, earning a standing ovation at Old Trafford. A decade on, the 29-year-old plays seventh-tier football for Warrington Rylands while working as a financial protection advisor in Sale.
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Lucien Muller, first Frenchman to play for Real Madrid and Barcelona, dies at 91
Nicknamed « le Petit Kopa », Lucien Muller passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 91. An attacking midfielder who rose to prominence at Strasbourg and Reims, he remains the only Frenchman to have worn the colors of both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
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Marcos Llorente retires from Spain at 31 days after winning the World Cup
Atletico Madrid right back Marcos Llorente has retired from international football at 31, just weeks after helping Spain lift the World Cup. The 27-cap defender described the decision as deeply personal and said he had made up his mind before the tournament began.
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Argentina pauses every match at the 10th minute to honour Messi's retirement from international duty
The Argentine Football Association has ordered referees to halt play at the 10-minute mark across all domestic leagues this weekend, giving fans a chance to applaud Messi following his retirement from international football after 207 caps and 125 goals.
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Modric reveals Madrid will be his permanent home once playing career ends
Luka Modric has told MARCA that he intends to settle in Madrid after his playing career ends, citing his family's deep ties to the Spanish capital despite his current spell at AC Milan.
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Chimaev and Burns reunite on the wrestling mat four years after their UFC 273 classic
Khamzat Chimaev and retired MMA fighter Gilbert Burns will meet at Real American Freestyle 13 on Sept. 18 at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida — a rematch of their Fight of the Night clash at UFC 273 in 2022.
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FIFA's 10-match ban pushes Paredes toward Argentina retirement after World Cup brawl
Leandro Paredes has hinted he may retire from international football after receiving a 10-match ban and £66,000 fine for his role in a post-match brawl following Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain. The Boca Juniors midfielder says he has yet to speak with coach Lionel Scaloni but admits continuing "will be difficult."
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Paredes hints at Argentina retirement after FIFA hands him 10-game ban for Gavi brawl
Leandro Paredes has suggested he may never play for Argentina again after receiving a 10-match FIFA ban for shoving Gavi following the World Cup final defeat to Spain, with Lionel Messi's international retirement adding to his uncertainty.
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