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Tim Southee retires: New Zealand bowler to retire from Tests after England series

Tim Southee looks on

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee has announced he will be retiring from Test cricket later this year. Southee, 35, will call time on his Test career following the three-match series with England across November and December, unless the Black Caps qualify for next year’s World Test Championship final. Southee’s final Test will be at his home ground of Seddon …

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Boxing: Welshman Liam Williams retires after ‘several concussions’

Liam Williams with white gloves in the ring

Williams does not need reminding of the dangers of boxing, he’s lived the tragedy the sport can bring. He was a stablemate of Nick Blackwell when he suffered a bleed on the brain in defeat by Eubank Jr in 2016 and spent nine days in an induced coma. Six months after that, Williams went to support another stablemate, Dale Evans, …

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Antoine Griezmann retires from international football with France at 33

Antoine Griezmann retires from international football with France at 33

France forward, Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. The Atletico Madrid player, 33, made 137 appearances for his country, scoring 44 goals, and helped them win the 2018 World Cup, converting a penalty in the final as France beat Croatia 4-2 in Moscow. He also won the 2021 Nations League with his …

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Antoine Griezmann: France forward retires from internationals at 33

France forward Antoine Griezmann holding the World Cup trophy

Griezmann started for France in a 3-1 Nations League defeat by Italy in September before his last appearance came as a substitute in a 2-0 win against Belgium three days later. He has revealed his decision prior to the next international break in October when France play Israel and Belgium in the Nations League. Griezmann has been a key member …

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