Sheffield United icon Billy Sharp has confirmed his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. During a 22-year career in which he scored 299 goals, Sharp represented Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Hull City, Scunthorpe United, Reading, Doncaster Rovers and Rushden & Diamonds. He had been without a club since departing Doncaster at […]
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The 38-year-old admits there are still days when walking is difficult or his back feels as though it is burning. “My body is simply unable to do the things I want it to do,” he explains. Dan had tests to determine whether his tumours were genetic. Although the results offered some reassurance, he continues to […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that he thought about ending his international career after the World Cup. However, he intends to continue representing Portugal and remains hopeful of reaching 1,000 goals for club and country. Sitting 21 goals short of that landmark, Ronaldo acknowledged that some critics want to bring him down, but insisted he is determined […]
Continue ReadingAthletic Club striker Inaki Williams has confirmed that he is stepping away from international football with Ghana. The 32-year-old registered two goals across 28 appearances for the Black Stars after earning his first cap in September 2022. He represented the West African nation at the 2022 and 2026 Fifa World Cups, as well as the […]
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Luka Modric will celebrate his 41st birthday on Wednesday, but he has no immediate plans to end his international career. The Croatian Football Federation has confirmed, external that its captain wants to remain with the national side for the forthcoming Nations League fixtures, including the match against England. His choice comes as Slaven Bilic returns […]
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For me, it has genuinely been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. The journey teaches you a great deal about yourself, including qualities you may not have realised you possessed. Can you introduce yourself and explain your role? My name is Louise Thompson. I oversee the development pathway for women referees at […]
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Assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis has confirmed that she is ending her officiating career and will join the Football Association in a new role. Having worked at more than 150 Premier League games, Massey-Ellis will become a senior manager responsible for helping female match officials develop and progress. Massey-Ellis joined the Premier League’s group of assistant […]
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“If a club did not offer what I believed I was worth, I would move on,” explains Zeph Thomas, whose remarkable 18-year career has included 39 transfers. The 36-year-old winger from Bradford has become one of football’s most travelled players. His career has included five periods with Rossington Main, four with Mickleover Sports and three […]
Continue ReadingAhead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), a highly accomplished Nigerian footballer has criticized prevailing views in the country, singling out supporters who shame players for marrying and having children. The defending titleholders brought Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene back into the fold earlier this year, ending her four-year hiatus after she gave birth to a […]
Continue Reading“Neymar’s consolation penalty against Norway at the World Cup means his first international goal, scored on his first cap, was in the same stadium (MetLife) as his last international goal on his final cap,” writes Griffin Cant. “Are there any other players who have bookended their international career in a similar way?” More than 77,000 […]
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