Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has partnered with employers to ensure a secure retirement for retirees. During the 2023 Annual Employers Forum, Olumide Oyetan, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, emphasised the company’s…
England’s most-capped rugby player Sarah Hunter announces she will retire after Six Nations opener against Scotland
England’s record cap-holder Sarah Hunter will bow out of international rugby with a ‘fairytale’ finale in her home city of Newcastle on Saturday. Hunter will make her 141st and last international appearance against Scotland in the Six Nations opener and…
Raphael Varane: Man Utd and France centre-back and World Cup winner retires from international football
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from international football at the age of just 29. Varane won the World Cup with France in 2018 and was in the side beaten by Argentina in last year’s final. With…
Ozzy Osbourne announces retirement from touring, cancels all remaining
Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne has announced his retirement from touring. The Black Sabbath frontman, 74, pulled the plug on all of his upcoming shows in the UK and Europe this year as he continues to recover from spinal surgery. In…
Farah returns for London Marathon before likely 2023 retirement
Britain’s four-times Olympic champion Mo Farah on Tuesday said he expected 2023 to be the final year of his career. This was after confirming he would give his home London Marathon “one more shot” in April. Farah, who withdrew from…
Spain World Cup winner Sergio Busquets announces his retirement from international football
World Cup winner Sergio Busquets has confirmed his retirement from international football following Spain’s shock last-16 elimination in Qatar. Busquets captained Spain at the World Cup and was one of three players to miss a penalty as Luis Enrique’s side…
Gary Cahill: Former England and Chelsea defender retires aged 36
Former England and Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has retired aged 36. Cahill won eight major honours during his seven years at Stamford Bridge, including two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League. He began his career at…
Neil Taylor: Ex-Wales, Swansea, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough defender retires
Former Wales international defender Neil Taylor has announced his retirement at the age of 33. Taylor played for Wrexham, Swansea City, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough in a career which spanned 15 years. The left-back played 43 times for Wales, including…
Barcelona legend Gerard Piqué announces retirement aged 35
Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué has announced he will retire and that this Saturday’s game against Almería at the Camp Nou will be his last. The 35-year-old Spaniard, who won the World Cup in 2010 and the Champions League on three…
Gonzalo Higuain announces retirement at end of MLS season
Former Real Madrid and Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain will retire at the end of the 2022 MLS season. The 34-year-old, who has been with MLS side Inter Miami since 2020, is Argentina’s fifth-highest scorer with 31 goals in 75 matches.…
