Former England striker Peter Crouch on Friday announced his retirement from football at the age of 38 after two decades as a professional. The much-travelled Crouch, who spent the second half of last season at Burnley, made his English league debut in 2000 at QPR and also played for Liverpool, Tottenham and Stoke.

Former England striker Peter Crouch announces retirement

South Africa spinner Imran Tahir will be wearing the Proteas ODI jersey for the last time when the team steps on the field to play against Australia in their last match of the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Saturday.

Imran Tahir to retire from ODIs after South Africa-Australia clash

BMW will seek to appoint a chief executive later this month after Harald Krueger said he did not want to extend his contract, pre-empting deliberations about whether to give him another five-year term at the helm.

BMW seeks new CEO after Harald Krueger announces 2020 retirement

Ambati Rayudu on Wednesday made a decision to step away from cricket and retired from all forms and levels of the game. In a letter to the BCCI, former India middle-order batsman said, "I have come to decision to step away from the sport and retire from all forms and levels of the game.

Here's what Ambati Rayudu wrote in retirement letter to BCCI

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from international cricket after the home ODI and Test series against India scheduled in August-September. The 39-year-old had last month stated that he would call it quits after the ongoing World Cup but speaking to the media on the eve of the game against India here, the left-hander said he has had a change of mind.

Chris Gayle plans retirement after home series against India in August

Yuvraj Singh announced retirement from international cricket on June 10 but India's star opener Rohit Sharma said that middle-order batsman deserved a better send-off.

Yuvraj Singh deserved a better farewell, says India vice-captain Rohit Sharma

Yuvraj Singh: A journey of ups and downs

Yuvraj Singh has announced retirement from international cricket saying that it is the right time to say goodbye to the sport. The all-rounder, accompanied by his wife and mother, told reporters of his decision at a city hotel close to the Wankhede Stadium where India lifted their last 50-overs World Cup title in 2011.

'It's time to say goodbye': Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from international cricket

Conor McGregor has hinted his "retirement" from mixed martial arts may be over already after the Irishman said in a post on Twitter: " ... see you in the Octagon".

'Retired' Conor McGregor hints at return

Former two-time super middleweight world champion James DeGale announced his retirement on Thursday days after he took a pummelling from fellow Briton Chris Eubank Junior.

Former Olympic and world champion James DeGale hangs up his gloves

World number one Novak Djokovic shared his thought on Andy Murray's confession that the forthcoming Australian Open might be the final event of his career. Djokovic said, "it's quite a shocker for me, honestly because we're the same age, same generation.

Andy Murray's retirement decision 'a shocker' for Novak Djokovic

Swiss maestro Roger Federer has revealed that Wimbledon, where he won his first Grand Slam title, could be the ideal place for a farewell tournament when he decides to call time on his illustrious career.

Roger Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

ICC World Cup 2011 final hero Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of the game. The Indian southpaw, who has been out of action from the national team from a long time, informed that Ranji Trophy fixture against Andhra Pradesh starting on 6 December at his home ground in Delhi to be his final assignment on the ground.

2011 WC final hero Gautam Gambhir announces retirement

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on a 20-year professional career.

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole announces retirement

The cricketing legend debuted in late 2004 against a visiting England.

AB de Villiers: Mr 360 degree and his cricketing career

In the finals of FIFA World Cup, 2010 Iniesta scored for Spain the only goal when they beat the Netherlands to lift the trophy for the first time

Andres Iniesta deserved Ballon d'Or in 2010, says Zinedine Zidane

Guardiola, who played alongside his Spanish compatriot and then managed Iniesta at the Camp Nou, paid tribute to his former colleague who is widely expected to move to China at the end of the season

City boss Pep Guardiola wishes Iniesta 'best for the future'

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said on Wednesday that the timing of his departure from the Premier League club after nearly 22 years in charge was not his decision

Leaving Arsenal was not my decision: Arsene Wenger

'I personally believe this club is respected all over the world, much more than in England. Our fans did not give the image of unity I want at the club all over the world. That was hurtful,' says Arsene Wenger

Fans did not give image of unity,  that was hurtful: Arsene Wenger

No farewell would ever compensate the damage that Wengerout campaign has done to value and ethics of Arsenal Football Club

Opinion: Why Arsene Wenger deserves a farewell that matches his feat at Arsenal?

Former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to outgoing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, describing the long-serving Frenchman as "one of the greatest Premier League managers"

Arsene Wenger 'one of the greatest Premier League managers', says Alex Ferguson

Diaz last appeared in the 2014 remake of musical 'Annie,' in which she starred alongside Jamie Foxx

Cameron Diaz calls it quits, confirms retirement

Says the spokesman of Myanmar`s ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) U Myo Nyunt

Aung San Suu Kyi not retiring anytime soon

The feisty batsman on March 16 had hinted at the news on microblogging platform on Twitter

Kevin Pietersen confirms retirement in heartfelt Instagram post

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