The career of one of the greatest sportsmen of this generation would come to an end next month as Spaniard Rafael Nadal on Thursday revealed he would be calling it a day on his tennis career in November. The 38-year-old, who claimed 22 Grand Slam titles among many other career triumphs, said his retirement would be effective after the Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga in...
Not many people in the history of football mastered the act of holding on to the ball while being majestic on it... Only a handful of gifted players like Andres Iniesta could do it gracefully. Hence, when the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday, the game’s ecosystem rightfully paid homage to one of its greatest ever ambassadors. The La...
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from professional football after an incredible career that lasted for about 24 years. The 40-year-old, who recently played for Emirates Club in the United Arab Emirates, had teased his retirement in a post he made on social media a week ago. Iniesta, however, finally revealed his decision in a news conference in Barcelona on Tuesday,...
Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football, Afrosport reports. The Inter Miami forward on Monday, called time on his Uruguay career, which started with his debut against Colombia in February 2007. Suarez, who has played in nine major international tournaments for Uruguay and is the South American nation’s all-time leading scorer with 69 goals in 142 appearances. The prolific...
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