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# Wave Goodbye

Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
'Football, thank you': Shelbourne captain Luke Byrne forced to retire aged 30
Ongoing knee issues bring an early end to defender’s career.
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Nov 23rd 2023, 9:05 PM
'The lads were saying tonight: Why didn’t you cry?'
James McClean bowed out last night after 103 appearances at international level.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 11:23 AM
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November 2023
Shamrock Rovers make Honohan first new signing ahead of historic five-in-a-row tilt
Meanwhile, Daniel Kelly has left Dundalk after five seasons and 156 appearances for the Lilywhites.
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Nov 16th 2023, 4:58 PM
This year
2023
Padraic Maher leaves role as Tipperary selector
The 34-year-old previously represented the county as a player for more than 10 years.
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Sep 27th 2023, 11:33 PM
Scotland's Stuart McInally retires at 33
The hooker has endured a roller-coaster of emotions since he first announced in April his plan to call it a day.
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Sep 26th 2023, 8:20 AM
After 11 years and 416 appearances, Verratti leaves PSG in €45 million deal
The Italy midfielder has signed for Qatari side Al-Arabi.
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Sep 14th 2023, 10:52 AM
Out-of-favour duo set to leave Spurs, Ramos returns to boyhood club
Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele are both on the verge of a move to Galatasaray.
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Sep 4th 2023, 5:45 PM
Jeremy Doku joins Manchester City on five-year deal as Laporte departs
29-year-old Spain defender Laporte has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
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Aug 24th 2023, 8:44 PM
Ben Foster retires from football after conceding 5 goals at the weekend
He made 390 appearances in the Premier League and played eight times for England.
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Aug 21st 2023, 1:26 PM
'Today is a sad day for me' – David Silva retires due to knee injury
The Spaniard played a significant role in Manchester City’s rise.
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Jul 27th 2023, 2:55 PM
Riyad Mahrez set to leave Man City in €34 million deal
A bid from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli has been accepted.
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Jul 19th 2023, 10:30 PM
Cesar Azpilicueta's 11-year stay at Chelsea comes to an end
The Spanish defender has returned home to join Atletico Madrid.
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Jul 6th 2023, 5:59 PM
Jota's Celtic exit confirmed
The 24-year-old is joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
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Jul 4th 2023, 6:52 PM
Chelsea goalkeeper joins exodus to Saudi Arabia
Edouard Mendy has become the third player to leave the Blues for the country.
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Jun 29th 2023, 8:14 AM
Edin Dzeko leaves Inter weeks after Champions League final
The former Man City striker has joined Fenerbahce.
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Jun 22nd 2023, 11:05 PM
Everton duo's departures confirmed
Tom Davies and Asmir Begovic are leaving, while Seamus Coleman has been offered a new deal.
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Jun 22nd 2023, 7:20 PM
Legendary commentator Martin Tyler to leave Sky Sports after 33 years
The 77-year-old has been the voice of football since the launch of the Premier League in 1992.
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Jun 17th 2023, 10:25 AM
6 years on from €47 million move, Bakayoko leaves Chelsea
The 28-year-old was signed in 2017 but has not played for the club since the end of his first season.
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Jun 16th 2023, 4:37 PM
Leeds release 4 players after relegation
Will Brook, Adam Forshaw, Stuart McKinstry and Joel Robles are all set to depart.
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Jun 12th 2023, 5:44 PM
Club legend Paulo Maldini leaves AC Milan
The former player has stepped down from his role as the club’s technical director.
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Jun 6th 2023, 8:45 PM
Veteran duo to leave Wolves
Joao Moutinho and Diego Costa are to leave the club when their current contracts expire.
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Jun 3rd 2023, 2:30 PM
Former Man United star Jesse Lingard leaves Nottingham Forest
He featured just four times in 2023 and will now look for a third club in three years.
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Jun 2nd 2023, 1:08 PM
Youri Tielemans to leave Leicester
The Belgian international is out of contract this summer.
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Jun 1st 2023, 8:26 AM
Ex-England international Ashley Young to leave Aston Villa
The 37-year-old made 250 appearances across two spells for the club.
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May 31st 2023, 12:48 PM
Leinster confirm list of 10 departing players
Johnny Sexton, Dave Kearney and James Tracy are among the notable names.
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May 28th 2023, 4:12 PM
Man United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy resigns as PSV boss
The former Netherlands striker did not feel he had sufficient support after recent discussions about ‘internal affairs’, according to the Dutch club.
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May 24th 2023, 1:53 PM
Alfredo Morelos among 5 players set to leave Rangers
The Colombia striker, winger Ryan Kent, veteran goalkeeper Allan McGregor, midfielder Scott Arfield and defender Filip Helander will depart Ibrox.
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May 23rd 2023, 1:03 PM
Jake Humphrey ‘stepping back’ from lead presenting role with BT Sport
He has also established his production company Whisper Group as well as the successful High Performance podcast.
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May 19th 2023, 6:15 PM
Champions League hero Lucas Moura to leave Tottenham
The Brazilian forward has struggled for fitness and form this campaign with no goals in his 17 appearances.
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May 18th 2023, 7:37 PM
4 LIV rebels quit European Tour
Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Richard Bland have officially resigned.
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May 3rd 2023, 8:15 PM
Spain winger who made bench for 2002 World Cup clash with Ireland to retire
41-year-old Joaquin played 51 times for his country and has over 600 La Liga appearances under his belt.
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Apr 20th 2023, 7:19 PM
Dublin GAA confirm CEO John Costello set to retire
It brings to an end a 29-year-old reign that included the implementation of the strategic plan — ‘The Blue Wave’ — in 2011.
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Apr 12th 2023, 2:05 PM
Connacht's Alex Wootton set to retire
The former Munster and Ireland 7s player has confirmed he will be calling it a day at the end of the season.
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Mar 6th 2023, 5:17 PM
Ex-Ireland and Lions prop Jack McGrath announces retirement at 33
The Dubliner has been without a club since being released by Ulster at the end of last season
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Feb 16th 2023, 11:08 AM
Italy icon De Rossi sacked after just 4 months
The 39-year-old replaced Roberto Venturato in October but failed to move SPAL up the table.
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Feb 14th 2023, 6:41 PM
All Blacks World Cup winner Coles set to retire
He will hang up his boots after 17 years of professional rugby for Wellington, the Hurricanes and New Zealand.
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Feb 9th 2023, 5:43 PM
Australian rugby great Giteau retires at 40
He was a key part of the Wallabies that reached. the 2015 Rugby World Cup final.
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Feb 3rd 2023, 6:34 PM
France and Man United star Varane announces international retirement at 29
The player is now set to miss Didier Deschamps’ side’s trip to the Aviva Stadium in March.
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Feb 2nd 2023, 12:56 PM
Spain defender leaves Leeds with €18 million option to buy
Diego Llorente has signed for Jose Mourinho’s Roma on loan.
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Jan 31st 2023, 9:46 PM
Last year
2022
One of Clare's longest-serving players set to retire from inter-county football
David Tubridy has reportedly called time on his career.
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Dec 30th 2022, 11:30 PM
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