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image source Rutgerus Johannes Martinus "Ruud" van Nistelrooij, the second-highest goalscorer in Champions League history with 60 goals announced that he is retiring from football. He is a three-time Champions League top scorer, as well as a top scorer in three different European domestic leagues. "Yesterday was my final game as a professional ...

DC United star Santino Quaranta retires from pro soccer after 11 MLS seasons from dc united: D.C. United and Santino Quaranta announced today the veteran midfielder will retire from professional soccer. Having joined United in 2001, Quaranta’s playing career comes to an end after 11 MLS seasons. “I have no regrets at all,” said ...

from RSL.com: "Real Salt Lake's veteran midfielder Andy Williams called time on his career Monday, retiring after 14 years in the league to join the RSL technical staff." Listen to his official announcement :: Andy Williams announces retirment on the Bill & Spence Show

Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board CUPERTINO, California—August 24, 2011—Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs ...

Jimmy Conrad announces his retirement due to concussions after a long and successful career in Major League Soccer.......

via Soccernet Three-time Women's World Player of the Year Birgit Prinz has announced her retirement from football at the age of 33 with immediate effect. "For me, the moment has come to end my active career as footballer after 25 years," Prinz said. "This is no easy decision for me, as playing football has always been a huge passion of mine. But ...

Manchester City confirms that Patrick Vieira has retired from professional football to concentrate on a newly created position of Football Development Executive with the club.  He will have an active role in the development of youngsters at the Platt Lane complex, providing mentoring support as part of the Academy's Multiskills Programme, which seeks ...

After a Manchester United first-team career spanning 17 years and 676 appearances, Paul Scholes has announced his retirement with immediate effect. The ManU website is reporting that he will now take up a coaching position at Old Trafford from next season. Mr. Scholes statement says: "I am not a man of many words but I can honestly say that playing ...