Retirement
Player retiring from competition.
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Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup after Spain's stoppage-time winner ends Portugal's run
Cristiano Ronaldo has signalled the end of his international career after Spain substitute Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute to eliminate Portugal from the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, with Ronaldo saying he leaves 'with a clear conscience' having guided the country to three trophies.
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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup was his last as Portugal's future hangs in the balance
Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 World Cup was definitively his last after Portugal's 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain in Arlington, Texas, but left his broader international future unresolved, saying he will 'have time to think'.
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Ronaldo ends his final World Cup as Portugal fall 1-0 to Spain at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo started and played all 90 minutes as Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup by Spain, who won 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. At 41, it is widely expected to be Ronaldo's last appearance in an international tournament.
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Ronaldo in tears as Merino's stoppage-time goal ends Portugal's World Cup and his international career
Cristiano Ronaldo's 23-year international career ended in heartbreak as Mikel Merino's stoppage-time header gave Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner from his final tournament.
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Demian Maia open to one last UFC fight but names Diaz brothers and GSP as dream grappling opponents
Demian Maia, 48, says he would consider a final UFC bout if the promotion offered a meaningful fight in a city like Rio de Janeiro or Las Vegas, while also revealing the Diaz brothers and Georges St-Pierre as his preferred grappling opponents.
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World Cup winner Ponsonby among 17 players leaving Trailfinders Women this summer
Trailfinders Women have confirmed 17 departures following their PWR Final defeat to Saracens, including Black Ferns World Cup winner Georgia Ponsonby, club captain Kate Zackary, and six other internationals.
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Ochoa retires in tears at the Azteca as 10-man England stun Mexico 3-2 at World Cup
Guillermo Ochoa confirmed his immediate retirement after Mexico's 3-2 last-16 defeat to England at the Azteca Stadium, ending a 23-year career that included 153 caps and six World Cup appearances.
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Neymar ends international career in tears after Brazil's World Cup elimination
Eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by Norway (1-2) at MetLife Stadium, Brazil loses more than a match: Neymar, 34, announced the end of his international career, remaining the Seleção's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals.
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Neymar retires from Brazil duty after Norway knock Seleção out of World Cup
Neymar announced his international retirement on Sunday after Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup 2-1 by Norway at MetLife Stadium — the same venue where he made his debut for the Seleção 15 years ago.
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Neymar retires from Brazil duty after World Cup exit to Haaland-inspired Norway
Neymar has confirmed his retirement from international football after Brazil's shock round-of-16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 World Cup. His 80th international goal — a stoppage-time penalty — made him only the second Brazilian after Pelé to score in four World Cup tournaments.
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Neymar scores but hints at Brazil farewell after shock World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty but could not prevent Brazil's 2-1 defeat by Norway in the World Cup round of 16, after which the 34-year-old suggested his international career was over, saying: 'I tried, I tried … Now it's over.'
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Neymar retires from international football after Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil were eliminated by Norway 2-1 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The 34-year-old ends his international career as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 129 appearances.
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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last as Portugal face Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament with Portugal. The 41-year-old made the admission at a press conference ahead of his side's round of 16 clash against Spain.
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Mahrez announces international retirement and leaves Al-Ahli within 48 hours
Eliminated with Algeria by Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Riyad Mahrez announced the end of his international career and then terminated his contract with Al-Ahli two days later. At 35, his next club remains unknown.
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Michail Antonio reveals shattered leg and memory loss six months after near-fatal car crash
Michail Antonio has opened up on the December 2024 car crash that nearly ended his life, revealing he has no memory of the incident and that one leg was a quarter of its normal size when first responders arrived. The former West Ham striker made a stunning return to action for Jamaica just six months later.
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Villeneuve silences Hamilton retirement doubters as Ferrari resurgence speaks for itself
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has dismissed calls for Lewis Hamilton to have retired during his difficult final Mercedes seasons, arguing that Hamilton's 2026 Ferrari revival proves the seven-time champion was right to keep racing.
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After 2026 World Cup elimination, Algerian players refuse to play under Petkovic
Beaten 2-0 by Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Algeria is in deep crisis: Mahrez and Mandi have announced their international retirement, while other players reportedly refuse to play as long as Vladimir Petkovic remains head coach.
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Mahrez retires from international football live on air after Algeria's World Cup exit
Riyad Mahrez confirmed his Algeria retirement on television moments after Switzerland's 2-0 victory ended his nation's World Cup campaign. The 35-year-old, who made 119 appearances and scored 40 goals for Algeria, said: "This was my last match."
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Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria's elimination by Switzerland
Algeria was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16, losing 2-0 to Switzerland. Riyad Mahrez, 35, announced his international retirement immediately after the final whistle, ending twelve years with the Fennecs.
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Ronaldo's Sister Announces His International Retirement After Round of 16 Win vs Croatia
After Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16, Katia Aveiro declared that this sixth World Cup would be the last international competition for her brother Cristiano Ronaldo.
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