Tag: career

Josh Adams: Cardiff wing aims to continue Wales career

Josh Adams is consoled by George North after the World Cup quarter-final defeat against Argentina in October 2023 Cardiff wing Josh Adams has signalled his intention to prolong his Wales career after the 2023 World Cup quarter-final exit in October. Adams returned to action for the first time since the World Cup in Cardiff’s United […]

Victor Osimhen: Napoli striker chose what was ‘good for career’ over Saudi Arabia move

Victor Osimhen has scored six goals for Napoli this season Napoli striker Victor Osimhen says he made the decision which was “good for his career” after being linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in the summer. The Nigeria forward scored 31 goals in all competitions last season to help Napoli win the Serie A […]

Meg Lanning: Australia captain retires to end 13-year international career

Meg Lanning (centre) led Australia to victory in the Women’s T20 World Cup in February Australia captain Meg Lanning has announced her international retirement after 13 years at the highest level of cricket. Lanning, 31, is Australia women’s greatest run scorer and won seven World Cups, including five as skipper. “The decision to step away […]

WTA Elite Trophy: Beatriz Haddad Maia beats Zheng Qinwen for biggest title of career

The final lasted two hours and 51 minutes, making it the longest tour-level straight-sets match of the season Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia held off Zheng Qinwen to win the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai, China on Sunday. The world number 19 took two hours and 51 minutes to beat China’s Zheng 7-6 (13-11) 7-6 (7-4) […]

Chris Basham: Sheffield United defender’s injury not career ending says Paul Heckingbottom

Chris Basham has featured in all eight of Sheffield United’s Premier League games this season Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has said Chris Basham’s lower-leg injury will not be career-ending. He was carried off the pitch on a stretcher and has since confirmed he has had two operations on his leg. “He will come back […]

Harry Maguire praises David Beckham over career advice

Man Utd & England’s Maguire on dealing with criticism Harry Maguire says a call from David Beckham “meant everything” after being jeered by Scotland fans. The England centre-back scored an own goal as a substitute in last month’s 3-1 friendly win in Glasgow, while every touch he took was cheered ironically. “I actually spoke with […]

Eden Hazard retires: Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid forward ends football career

Ex-Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football after leaving Real Madrid at the end of last season. Hazard, 32, joined Los Blancos from Chelsea in 2019 for £89m, but played just 54 league games for the Spanish giants, including only six in 2022-23. He won two Premier League titles during his time […]

Anthony Crolla column: Josh Warrington’s career is on the line in must-win fight against Leigh Wood

Venue: Utilita Arena, Sheffield Date: Saturday, 7 September Coverage: Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live coverage from 22:15 BST and live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app from 21:00 BST At certain points in a fighter’s career comes a must-win bout. Sometimes that term is put out there too early. It can […]

Jodie Taylor: Former England striker says it is a ‘full circle moment’ to end career at Arsenal

Taylor scored seven goals in 20 league appearances for Arsenal across two spells Former England forward Jodie Taylor has announced her retirement from football. Taylor played in six different countries and she ends her career after spending the second half of last season with Arsenal. The 37-year-old scored 19 goals in 51 appearances for the […]

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