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# Wave Goodbye

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# Wave Goodbye
Zinedine Zidane's son leaves Real Madrid
The goalkeeper has signed a two-year deal with Rayo Vallecano, the Spanish second division club.
# End of an era
Ireland star and multi-discipline Kerry athlete Galvin calls time on Sevens rugby career
The Covid-19 pandemic ultimately brought an end to this chapter of the 33-year-old’s colourful sporting journey.
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Irish AFL player Conor Glass to return home after retiring with immediate effect
Homesickness was cited as a factor in the decision.
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Juventus parting with Higuain to cost €18.3 million
The former Real Madrid and Napoli forward is reportedly set to join David Beckham’s Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami.
# Moving On
Graham Cummins retires aged 32 after third spell at Cork City comes to premature end
‘I’ve come to a stage in my life where I had to think of a career besides being a footballer.’
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Drogheda legend announces retirement from football
Sean Brennan is hanging up his boots.
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Club legend Alan Murphy leaves role as Galway boss
The club are currently second from bottom in the First Division.
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'The whole story has been a fairytale' - Former Scotland captain retires from professional rugby
John Barclay has called time on his 16-year career.
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AC Milan legend leaves China role following dreadful run
Roberto Donadoni oversaw only two wins in 14 matches.
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Germany World Cup winner retires at 32
Benedikt Hoewedes says that he is stepping away from the game for family reasons.
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The defender with the most assists in Premier League history retires
Leighton Baines has confirmed he is hanging up his boots.
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Rangers star Morelos set to join Lille as replacement for £55 million Napoli-bound striker - reports
The report originated in France with television network RMC Sport claiming that both clubs were moving towards agreeing a transfer deal.
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Jordi Cruyff quits as Ecuador coach without leading team in match
The FEF said in a statement that severance ‘terms have been agreed’.
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Dortmund cancel contract of World Cup winner and ex-Chelsea star
Andre Schuerrle has left by mutual consent a year early.
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Ex-Crystal Palace and Aston Villa star retires from football
Mile Jedinak is calling it a day.
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Former Leinster star Noel Reid and Manu Tuilagi among players to leave Leicester
A number of the club’s stars were involved in a contract stand-off.
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Leroy Sane set to leave Man City in €60 million deal
The Germany international is belatedly joining Bayern Munich, after an initial deal fell through.
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Ex-France and Barcelona defender injures knee Wednesday, retires Thursday
Jeremy Mathieu is hanging up his boots.
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Irish player among four to leave North Melbourne
Mairead Seoighe has departed the AFLW club after her contract was not renewed.
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Irish goalkeeper leaves Aberdeen after 9 years
Danny Rogers made just a handful of first-team appearances during his stint at Pittordie.
# Moving On
Departing Michael O’Neill sees no reason why Northern Ireland’s success cannot continue
He brought the curtain down on an eight-and-a-half year reign yesterday.
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Former England international 'no choice' but to retire due to virus season freeze
Nick Abendanon, who made his two Test appearances in 2007, has a contract that finishes this summer.
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Mick McCarthy: 'It's disappointing I can't finish it off. It's bittersweet, but I fully support the decision'
The outgoing Ireland boss has signed off with an interview on FAI TV.
# looking ahead
Olympic Federation of Ireland considering whether athletes should suspend Tokyo 2020 training
They also believe the Olympics is ‘likely to be postponed’.
# Farewell
Tom Brady announces New England Patriots departure
The Pats legend penned an emotional farewell on social media.
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Two-time World Cup winner set to retire
New Zealand legend Ben Franks has confirmed the the 2019/20 season will be his last.
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Former Ireland international leaves Aberdeen
Stephen Gleeson’s contract with the Scottish club was cancelled by mutual consent.
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Marcos Rojo seals Man United exit
The Argentina international defender is joining Estudiantes on a short-term deal.
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Brazil World Cup winner retires at 41
Lucio has called it a day after a lengthy career in football.
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Wozniacki, Williams both in tears as Dane calls time on career
The former world number one announced in December that this would be her final tournament.
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Former PSG and Argentina star announces retirement
Ezequiel Lavezzi is hanging up his boots after spending the final seasons of his career with Hebei China Fortune.
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World Cup winner sacked as Brescia manager after just 3 matches
Fabio Grosso had fallen out with star player Mario Balotelli.
# lovely tribute
Retiring duo's 'unstinting commitment to Limerick hurling' hailed by management
John Kiely and his management team have paid tribute to Richie McCarthy and Paul Browne.
# Warrior
'No regrets' - Monaghan stalwart calls time on inter-county career after 16 seasons
Dessie Mone retires after an impressive stint with the Farney county.
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Irish jockey Donnacha O'Brien retires at 21
He said he wanted to focus on training from now on.
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'I came, I saw, I conquered, now go back to baseball' – Ibrahimovic confirms LA Galaxy exit
The Swedish striker is set to leave the club after making a characteristically cheeky announcement.
# Departures Lounge
Shamrock Rovers duo depart 2019 FAI Cup champions
Strikers Sean Boyd and Orhan Vojic have left the club.
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Ireland's Lisa Maguire retires from pro golf at 24
‘I have made a difficult decision to move onto the next chapter,’ the Cavan native said.
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Dublin legend Bernard Brogan announces retirement from inter-county football
Seven-time All-Ireland winner calls it a day with the Dubs.
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Former Arsenal star dismissed by Lyon after dreadful start
The Ligue 1 club had just one win in nine matches under Sylvinho.