“I’m Going to Hang Up My Boots” – Nani Announces Retirement After 19-Year Football Career

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2 years ago

December 9, 2024

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Former Manchester United winger Nani has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 38.

The Portuguese star, who made a significant mark on the game over a career spanning nearly two decades, revealed the news on Sunday.

Nani, who was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2007 from Sporting CP, spent a memorable part of his career at Manchester United.

His arrival was seen as part of Ferguson’s long-term vision to strengthen the squad, and during his time at Old Trafford, Nani became an essential figure.

He helped United secure several major trophies, including four Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy in 2008.

In 2015, after eight years at Manchester United, Nani left to join Turkish side Fenerbahçe on a permanent deal, marking the start of a new chapter in his career.

He would go on to play for several more clubs across different leagues, including Valencia, Lazio, and a recent stint at Estrela Amadora, which he joined in early 2024.

Throughout his 19-year career, Nani played for a total of 10 clubs, scoring 130 goals in over 620 appearances.

While his club career brought him much success, he also made an impact on the international stage, earning over 100 caps for Portugal and winning the European Championship in 2016.

In his retirement statement, Nani reflected on his remarkable journey: “As everyone knows, everything comes to an end,” he said.

“I’ve taken the time to make a very important decision, perhaps the most important of my professional life, which is the decision to stop playing as a professional player.

I’m going to, as they say, hang up my boots. But I do so with a sense of duty fulfilled.”

He added, “I believe it was a beautiful career, filled with many achievements.”

Lamine Yamal Says Pau Cubarsí Deserves Ballon d’Or Recognition

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13 hours ago

September 25, 2026

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Footballer Lamine Yamal speaks on the Ballon d’Or award and shares how he will still be happy if his teammate, Pau Cubarsí, gets the award.

“Last year, for me, Cubarsí was the best young player in the world. Either the Kopa award or the Ballon d’Or should go to him. There’s no difference between us.

“When I won it, I told him that he would be next. If he doesn’t win it for whatever reason, I will give it to him.”

“I Thought About Retiring” — Cristiano Ronaldo Speaks on His International Future

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1 day ago

September 24, 2026

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Popular footballer Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on retirement and shares how he actually thought of retiring from international football after the 2026 World Cup.

“I thought about retiring from international football after the World Cup, but I spoke to the president, coach, and I am still here. I am an asset, I can help.”

He adds, “The young kids love me because they see me as an example, and that, for me, is the most important thing. I will continue to do that even when I retire after 10 years.”

Kylian Mbappé Reveals He Came Close to Signing for Liverpool

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3 days ago

September 22, 2026

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Footballer Kylian Mbappé shares that he actually came close to signing with Liverpool.

“I was close to Liverpool. My mum was a big fan of Jurgen Klopp, and the favourite destination for my mum was Liverpool. She wanted me to go there,” Mbappé told The Athletic.

“I didn’t listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris. I didn’t want to leave my country before I was someone. But yes, my mum was always saying, ‘Liverpool — you’re going to be there, playing at Anfield, it’s going to be insane for you.’ I was like, ‘OK!’

“All the time we were talking. ‘What do you think, Mum?’ She’d say, ‘For me, you have to go to Liverpool.’ I said, ‘OK, OK, OK!’ because Jurgen Klopp was an amazing manager. I met him and had a wonderful relationship with him. I had big respect for him.”