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/ 174 days agoCavani retires from Uruguay: Will he play in 2024 Copa America?
On May 30, the legendary Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani announced his retirement from international soccer, capping off a stellar career. The 37-year-old, who plays for Boca Juniors at the moment, took to Instagram to break the news. He reminisced on his life's path and thanked God for the chance to play for his nation. “My […]
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/ 183 days agoLeicester's Premier League-winning coach Ranieri calls it quits
This season, the soccer world has said goodbye to several legendary players and coaches. However, one departure has had more emotional weight than any other. Claudio Ranieri, the revered Italian coach, announced on Tuesday that he is resigning from his remaining year with Cagliari and entering retirement. This decision marks the end of a journey […]
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/ 217 days agoBack on field at 58: Romario becomes oldest player in world
For some players, age is nothing more than a number. But when contrasted with the life of Brazilian superstar Romario, the incredible tales of those top sportsmen pale in comparison. As a 58-year-old star from Brazil, Romario has accomplished a great deal. He won the World Cup with Brazil and later became a senator. He […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 330 days agoNotable players to retire in 2023: Ibra, Bale and Hazard
Soccer provides a flood of memories reliving themselves every season. There are a lot of contests that do not follow a linear calendar like Major League Soccer seasons; instead, they span for two years. There is little downtime for players between the 2022-23 season (which ended in the middle of 2023) and the start of […]
Angel Di Maria
/ 400 days agoDi Maria decides Argentina future ahead of 2024 Copa America
Argentine enthusiasts have received mixed news regarding Angel Di Maria, a beloved figure in their soccer community. At 35 years of age, Di Maria has been a pivotal presence for the Albiceleste. He first donned the jersey in 2007. Since then, he earned over 134 caps and has scored 29 goals. He left an indelible […]
Inter Milan
/ 434 days agoEx-Inter goalkeeper set to retire, tipped for new role
Samir Handanovic, former Inter goalkeeper and captain, has decided to end his professional soccer career. He is also eager to return to his old club, but this time in a more administrative capacity. The Nerazzurri released the 39-year-old after the 2022-23 season ended due to the expiration of his contract. The Slovenian looked at other […]
David Silva
/ 483 days agoDavid Silva announces his retirement after serious injury
Legendary Spanish midfielder David Silva officially announced his retirement from the game on Thursday. The 37-year-old playmaker began his club career with Valencia, before moving to Manchester City and finally Real Sociedad. However, a significant recent injury has forced the player to retire. "Today is a sad day for me," Silva stated on his official Twitter […]
Barcelona
/ 561 days agoSergio Busquets to leave Barcelona with Saudi Arabia likely
Sergio Busquets announced that he will leave Barcelona at the conclusion of this season. The La Masia product spent his entire senior career to this date with the Catalan club. He helped the club win every major trophy possible, including a famous sextuple of trophies in 2009. Now, the 34-year-old midfielder steps away from the […]
Gareth Bale
/ 575 days agoRob McElhenney wants Gareth Bale to sign for Wrexham AFC
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has made his move in an attempt to sign Gareth Bale. The recently retired forward sent a video to the Hollywood actor congratulating him on Wrexham's historic season. The Red Devils earned promotion to League Two after collecting the National League title last weekend. McElhenney Tweeted the video along with a […]
National League
/ 609 days agoWrexham sign goalkeeper Ben Foster to boost promotion hopes
Former England international goalkeeper Ben Foster has joined Wrexham on a short-term deal. The 39-year-old shot-stopper came out of retirement to re-join the National League club. Previously, Foster played 21 total matches for the team in 2005 while on loan from Stoke City. Wrexham approached Ben Foster after keeper injury “I’m over the moon," proclaimed […]
Gareth Bale
/ 667 days agoGareth Bale to compete in popular US golf tournament
Gareth Bale has announced that he will compete in the famous AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament next month. The 33-year-old recently retired soccer player revealed the news on his Instagram. "Delighted to announce I will be playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at the start of next month! Let's go," proclaimed Bale. Historic […]