retirement announcement

retirement announcement

Argentina’s Lionel Messi during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on 19 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Retired Messi called up by Argentina to make farewell appearance in home friendly on 6 Oct

The Bolivia match will be played with capacity reduced by ​50% as part of Fifa sanctions relating to incidents during this year's World Cup.

Photo: Reuters

Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket

Neymar Jr. leaves the pitch after Brazil were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup by Norway in the round of 16, 7 July,2026. Photo: Collected

'I always fought for the yellow jersey': Neymar hangs up his boots for Brazil

Photo: Facebook

England test captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson speaks during a press conference ahead of the first Test against England at Lord's in London on 2 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's Williamson retires from internationals after stellar 16-year career

Arijit Singh. Photo: Collected

Fans in shock as Arijit Singh 'announces retirement' from playback singing