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Beckham announces retirement from football

May

2013

David Beckham has announced that he will retire from football at the end of the current season with Paris Saint-Germain. David Beckham will retire from football at the end of this season. Former England captain Beckham, 38, will call it a day after winning the French league title with Paris St Germain. Beckham said: “I’m ...

100 caps for Cole but is it time for a change?

Feb

2013

Ashley Cole won his 100th England cap in a friendly against Brazil this month but the outstanding form of Everton left-back Leighton Baines for the past number of seasons could see him displace the 32-year-old from the national side. Cole was replaced by Baines at half-time in the friendly at Wembley, and at 28 he ...

Terry retires from international Football – England

Sep

2012

Sad News for Terry fans as he has sensationally quit England international football. Terry said in a statement, “I am today announcing my retirement from international football.” “I would like to thank the England managers who have selected me for my 78 caps. “I have had great pleasure in sharing that honour with all the ...

Ryan Giggs to captain GB for 2012 Olympics

Jul

2012

Ryan Giggs will captain to England at the 2012 Olympics. The 38-year-old said will be featuring in a major tournament after a successful club career. Giggs said, “Obviously it is a tremendous honour to be part of the Olympics. Stuart has obviously given me the captaincy, which is even better so I am really looking ...

No plans for Beckham to be a manager

Jun

2012

The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder, David Beckham stated that he has no plans yet to be into the management and he thinks England can win Euro 2012. Former England captain will receive a special UEFA award at friendly match against Belgium. Beckham said, “I have a few ideas but while I am still playing I ...