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Youngest-ever NBA MVP Derrick Rose retires from basketball after 16 years

Youngest-ever NBA MVP Derrick Rose retires from basketball after 16 years

The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) youngest-ever Most Valuable Player (MVP), Derrick Rose, announced his retirement from the game of basketball on Thursday, bringing an end to his 16-year career. The 35-year-old, who was the first overall pick in 2008 NBA Draft, won the MVP award in 2011 at the age of 22 while playing for the Chicago Bulls, where he spent eight years of his career...

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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at Saudi club Al Nassr 

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a possible retirement at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr amid speculations linking him with a return to Europe. The 39-year-old Portuguese forward said Al-Nassr might be his last professional club, adding that he feels happy and comfortable at his current club and may end his career with the Saudi side. “I don’t know if I will retire...

Messi hints at retirement from international football

Messi hints at retirement from international football

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has hinted at the possibility of Sunday’s final being his last appearance for his country. Messi guided the Albiceleste to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Croatia in Tuesday's semifinal at the Lusail Stadium. The talisman scored Argentina’s first goal from a spot-kick before teeing up Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez for his second and Argentina’s third of the match. The Paris Saint-Germain...