Portuguese great Figo announces retirement from international soccer
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LISBON, Portugal  - Portuguese midfielder Luis Figo, a former FIFA World Player of the Year, announced Wednesday he is retiring from international soccer.
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Juventus star Pavel Nedved has told the Czech Republic football federation he has retired at the age of 32 from international soccer after winning 83 caps.
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Michael Schumacher will retire from Formula One after the season, announcing his decision yesterday moments after the seven-time world champion won the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy.
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England captain David Beckham has revealed that he is considering retiring from international football after the 2006 World Cup. The 29-year-old Real Madrid midfielder is keen to preserve his club career for
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Denmark midfielder Thomas Gravesen retires from international football at the age of 30.
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U.S. captain Claudio Reyna retired from international competition Friday, a day after his final World Cup game ended with a loss and an injury.
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Former England captain Martin Johnson announces he is to retire from rugby at the end of the season.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has left the English Premier League club, the BBC and other British media reported early Thursday.
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RIO DE JANEIRO: Romario, the man who led Brazil to their 1994 World Cup victory, says he&#39;s retiring, Brazilian media reported on Tuesday.
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Veteran Bangladesh spinner Mohammad Rafique will retire from international cricket after an upcoming home series against South Africa, selectors announced here.
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Lawrence Dallaglio has announced his England retirement with immediate effect and intends to end his club career at the end of the current northern hemisphere season.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has sensationally left his job at Stamford Bridge.
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England captain David Beckham says he  may retire from international soccer after the 2006 World Cup,  media reported on Sunday.
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Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio announces his retirement from international rugby.
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LISBON, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Portugal captain Luis Figo said here on Wednesday he was taking a break from international soccer, although he would not confirm if the decision was final.
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Sport: Spanish star, who won five major championships during a stellar career, announces retirement.