#CALLING IT A DAY
Former unified world bantamweight champion Ryan Burnett retires aged 27
The Belfast native confirmed his retirement in a statement on Friday evening.
World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger announces retirement aged 35
The legendary German midfielder helped Bayern secure a historic treble in 2013.
Ex-Everton and Man United goalkeeper Tim Howard ends 21-year playing career
The 40-year-old earned 121 caps for the US, hung up his gloves on Sunday night.
Ex-Man United and Spurs striker Berbatov announces retirement at 38
The former Bulgaria captain also had spells with the likes of Bayer Levekusen, Fulham and Monaco.
Mayo's Cafferkey announces inter-county retirement after 104 appearances
The full-back won six Connacht senior football championships during his inter-county career.
'I think he's making a huge mistake' - Northern Ireland midfielder retires from international football at 28
Sheffield United’s Oliver Norwood earned 57 international caps but wants to concentrate on his club career.
Rob Green retires after lifting Europa League trophy in full kit despite not being in Chelsea squad
The former England goalkeeper has decided to hang up his gloves at the age of 39.
Ex-France fullback Spedding announces retirement at 33
The South-African born back won 23 caps for France.
Saracens winger to retire at the end of the season after 17-year career
David Strettle started the Premiership club’s Champions Cup win over Munster last weekend.
'A true warrior of our game': Aussie great Horwill to retire
The 62-time capped second row is hoping to bow out on a high by helping Harlequins to the Premiership title.
Argentina star Gonzalo Higuain confirms retirement from international football
The forward has not featured for the Albiceleste since their World Cup exit in Russia last summer.
New England Patriots' tight end Rob Gronkowski announces retirement aged 29
The New Yorker has called it a day after securing his third Super Bowl championship in February.
'It's been epic': Ireland striker Jonathan Walters announces retirement from football aged 35
The forward scored 14 goals in 54 international appearances for Ireland.
Starting out under Micko, 17 seasons with Kildare and the story behind the nickname of Leper
Eamonn Callaghan reflects on his long Kildare career after retiring this year.
Wimbledon finalist Radwanska announces retirement aged 29
The Poland native cited health issues as the reason behind her decision.
'The objective is my long-term health' - Ulster second row retires aged 30 following concussion concerns
Pete Browne confirmed his retirement on Tuesday after three seasons spent at Kingspan Stadium.
Former Ireland International Player of the Year Karen Duggan announces retirement aged 27
The Peamount footballer made her Ireland debut in 2013 and has also secured All-Ireland camogie titles with Kilkenny.
The longest serving inter-county footballer confirms retirement after 19 seasons
Ryan McCluskey made his Fermanagh debut in 2000 and was an integral figure on route to the All-Ireland semi-finals in 2004.
After a four-year stint, Michael Ryan steps down as Westmeath hurling boss
‘My journey is at an end now but we’ve had some fantastic days .’
Iniesta announces international retirement following Spain's World Cup exit
After more than 130 caps and three major titles, including the 2010 World Cup, the former Barcelona midfielder has hung up his boots
Mascherano announces international retirement following Argentina's World Cup exit
The versatile 34-year-old has called time on his career with the Aliceleste.
Willie Mullins' Vroum Vroum Mag retired ahead of Cheltenham Festival
Time has been called on the top-class mare’s racing career.
Jamie Heaslip announces his retirement with immediate effect
The 34-year-old won 95 caps for Ireland.
Hull City's Mason forced to retire a year after fracturing skull in Premier League game against Chelsea
Mason joined Hully City in August 2016 from Tottenham.
One of the all-time greats, Ronaldinho, officially hangs up his boots
The former Brazilian and Barcelona superstar is finally retiring from the professional game at the age of 37.
Colm O'Rourke steps down as manager of back-to-back Meath senior champions
The pundit guided Simonstown Gaels to a first-ever senior county title in 2016.
Former Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner Kaká announces retirement
The 35-year-old won the Champions League, Serie A, La Liga and the World Cup.
The last link to Westmeath's 2004 Leinster-winning team has called it a day
Denis Glennon is hanging up his inter-county boots.
2013 All-Ireland final goalscorer announces retirement from Clare hurling duty at just 27
Darach Honan becomes the fourth member of the All-Ireland winning side to retire.
Ireland's first female Olympic gymnast announces her retirement at 19
Ellis O’Reilly hopes her achievements will inspire a new generation.
Ex-Liverpool and England striker Rickie Lambert announces his retirement at 35
Lambert featured for England at the 2014 World Cup.
Nora Stapleton the latest player to wave goodbye after illustrious Irish rugby career
With several other players retiring and coach Tom Tierney resigning, it’s quite the transitional period for the women’s team.
Ciarán McKeever announces inter-county retirement
The 34-year old has been part of the Armagh squad since 2003.
Daniel Day-Lewis is calling it quits on his acting career
The multi Oscar-winning actor is giving up his acting career at the age of 60.
Five-time Kerry All-Ireland winning defender O'Mahony retires from inter-county football
The Rathmore player also won three All-Star awards.
'The pain is unbearable': Ex-Chelsea defender forced into retirement
Alex spent five years at Stamford Bridge.
Ireland's World medallist Caroline Ryan announces her retirement
The Kildare native has called time on an illustrious international cycling career.
Tributes paid as Irish jockey Carberry announces retirement due to injury
The Meath native has brought his career to an end.
Liverpool midfielder Milner retires from England duty aged 30
After winning 61 England caps in a seven-year spell, Milner has called time on his international career.
Irish centre James Downey announces retirement after 'rollercoaster' career
The 35-year-old Dubliner is set to embark on a new role in the financial world.
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