International Retirement
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Lionel Messi to become ‘doctor’ hours before final Argentina appearance
The University of Buenos Aires will present Lionel Messi with its Doctor Honoris Causa title on Tuesday, hours before his…
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False Sadio Mané retirement claim spreads after fabricated statement
Reports that Sadio Mané had ended his Senegal career spread rapidly across social media, but…
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Neymar announces international retirement after Brazil’s 2026 World Cup exit
Neymar has announced his retirement from international football for Brazil at 34, after their 2-1…
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‘This was my last game for Algeria’, Mahrez says after World Cup exit
Riyad Mahrez has confirmed the end of his international career after Algeria were beaten 2-0…
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on retirement after sister’s explosive World Cup claim
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, has hinted the 2026 World Cup will be his final…
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Brendon McCullum’s intervention prompted Ben Stokes’ early retirement announcement
Ben Stokes made a late U-turn on his international retirement announcement after an intervention from…