News of retirement

Del Potro, eying retirement, pulls out of Rio Open

11-02-2022 13:49 Juan Martín del Potro has pulled out of the Rio Open, organisers said on Friday a decision that could signal the end of his career.

TENNIS

Del Potro set for 'farewell' at Argentina Open

05-02-2022 22:18 Former US Open champion Juan Martín del Potro said Saturday his comeback next week after two and a half years of injury is "more a farewell than a return" to tennis.

'KUN' HANGS UP BOOTS

Aguero: From baby-faced wonderkid to one of game’s greatest goalscorers

18-12-2021 08:18 For Independiente, Atlético, City and Argentina alike, memory will endure of the kid from Bernal who reached the very top.

by Dan Edwards

KUN RETIRES FROM FOOTBALL

Sergio Agüero: the impish striker who became a legend in Manchester

15-12-2021 09:25 Argentine striker, who began his career at Independiente, will forever be associated with his 10-year spell at Manchester City – and in particular with the famous goal that won them the Premier League title in 2012.

STRIKER HANGS UP BOOTS

Tearful Agüero confirms retirement from football due to heart problem

15-12-2021 08:47 Argentina striker Sergio Agüero confirms retirement from professional football as a result of a heart problem. Kun says he is "happy with the decision" and that "health comes first."

ARGENTINE STRIKER

Reports in Spain say Agüero poised to retire with heart condition

14-12-2021 09:35 Sergio Agüero will make an announcement on his future on Wednesday following cardiac and respiratory difficulties suffered while playing for Barcelona in October.

FOOTBALL

Agüero denies 'rumours' he will never play again

12-11-2021 14:07 Barcelona forward dismisses rumours a heart condition had ended his playing career, insisting he hoped to be back in action within three months.

ARGENTINE SUPERSTAR

Retire? It has not crossed my mind, says Messi

01-11-2021 07:50 Lionel Messi says he has not given any thought about retiring after next year's World Cup – and says he would love to be Barcelona sporting director when he does finally hang up his boots.

ACCUSED OF WRONGDOING

Domestic worker scandal puts pressure on INADI chief Donda

05-01-2021 23:10 Victoria Donda, head of the government’s anti-discrimination agency INADI, faces allegations she irregularly employed a maid for several years and then sought to solve problem by offering her employee a social plan or a state job.

ALBICELESTE LEGEND

Javier Mascherano announces retirement from football aged 36

17-11-2020 22:02 A stalwart of the national side since he was 19, Javier Mascherano calls time on his playing career, describing it as “the most correct thing to do."