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🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

WNBA's Tiffany Mitchell and former South Carolina women’s basketball players stuck in Israel amid strikes

Tiffany Mitchell and two former South Carolina women’s basketball players are stranded in Israel during missile strikes as their coach seeks a way to safely bring them home.

Feb 28 • 21:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Slovenia Soon Goes to Elections: Who are the Key Players?

Slovenia is heading to parliamentary elections on March 22, where voters will select 90 representatives, with former Prime Minister Janez Janša's SDS party predicted to lead.

Feb 27 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Tennis stars take issue with Alcaraz and Sinner earnings in debate over who should be paid more

Former tennis players debate the earnings of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, suggesting Alcaraz should receive higher fees for ATP tournaments.

Feb 26 • 13:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Amuneke and others warn against reliance on overseas-born players

Former Super Eagles players, including Emmanuel Amuneke, caution against focusing solely on foreign-born players for Nigeria's national football team, advocating for the inclusion of home-based talent.

Feb 26 • 00:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Liverpool and Chelsea to feature in May tournament as Masters Football returns

Liverpool and Chelsea are set to compete in the revived Masters Football tournament this May with legendary former players.

Feb 25 • 20:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

John Obi Mikel reveals hidden financial secrets about the lives of football players

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel discusses the financial pressures faced by professional footballers, particularly regarding family support and the management of substantial salaries.

Feb 25 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham dream faces reality check as Premier League warning issued

Wrexham, currently in sixth place in the Championship, is warned by former players that they need to recruit wisely for a successful transition to the Premier League.

Feb 25 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mohammad Amir misses Rohit and Kohli!

Former Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir suggests that the Indian cricket team is missing experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Feb 24 • 06:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Silencing mechanism': Football Australia's Matildas FC program angers ex-players

Former Matildas players criticize the new Matildas FC membership program from Football Australia, claiming it is a tactic to silence dissent.

Feb 24 • 03:03 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Trump’s hockey gold medal celebration caps a politically charged Olympics in Milano-Cortina

Team USA hockey players celebrate their gold medal win with a congratulatory call from former President Donald Trump during a politically charged Olympics.

Feb 22 • 20:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

I'm a Wimbledon champion – let me tell you the best out of Nadal, Federer and Djokovic

Former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek expresses his views on the greatest tennis players of all time, specifically comparing Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic.

Feb 21 • 10:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Jeličić's successor warns of a trend in domestic football

Former football player and coach Zoran Zekić is set to replace Joško Jeličić as a commentator on MAXSport's Studio SHNL, where he will discuss domestic league matches and raise concerns about the increasing trend of foreign players in Croatian football.

Feb 21 • 07:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Odegbami calls for more NFF roles for retired players

Former Nigerian football captain Segun Odegbami advocates for greater involvement of retired players in the management of Nigerian football, emphasizing their insights and experience.

Feb 20 • 17:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Hockey Players Go Home and Praise from Trump

Czech hockey players are returning home amid expressions of praise from former President Trump.

Feb 20 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Christian Noboa questions high salaries at Emelec: 'There are contracts of $25,000 and you don’t have a career to say that you are worth it; they are harming the club'

Former Emelec player Christian Noboa criticizes high salaries for players with insufficient experience, questioning the financial decisions affecting the club.

Feb 19 • 22:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"He has been the most significant coach for Danish football ever. Beyond comparison"

Danish football mourns the loss of former national coach Sepp Piontek, who passed away at the age of 85, with former national players reflecting on his profound impact.

Feb 19 • 11:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

This is how hockey captivated me for a long time, said Vrbata. Gretzky was also nervous

The Czech hockey team delivered an unexpected and thrilling performance against Canada in the quarter-finals, described by former players in a podcast discussing their experiences and emotions during the match.

Feb 19 • 09:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

‘Those who couldn’t beat India in the World Cup...’, Shadab reprimanded PAK stalwarts

Pakistani all-rounder Shadab Khan defended himself and his teammates against criticism from former players following their defeat to India in the World Cup.

Feb 19 • 09:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

'We apologize for not having helped more,' Hulk's lament after the dismissal of Jorge Sampaoli, former Emelec coach, from Atlético Mineiro

Hulk expressed regret over the dismissal of coach Jorge Sampaoli from Atlético Mineiro, taking responsibility on behalf of the players for not contributing more to the team's success.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

USA Basketball Star's Confession: We Drank Every Day at the Olympics, We Were Constantly Drunk

Former USA Olympic basketball players DeMarcus Cousins and Carmelo Anthony admit they drank heavily during the 2016 Rio Olympics but still won the gold medal.

Feb 17 • 12:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Remarkable achievement for Riku and Ryuu, a pair that Japanese players have woven through time – commentary by Narumi Takahashi

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with insights from former Olympian Narumi Takahashi on their performance and the history of Japanese pairs in the sport.

Feb 17 • 04:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

England star with two caps tipped for surprise World Cup call-up after Thomas Tuchel message

Lewis Hall, a young defender from Newcastle United, is being considered for a surprise call-up to England's World Cup squad following impressive performances and endorsements from former players.

Feb 16 • 16:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mohammad Yusaf lashes out at Pakistan's senior players!

Former cricketer Mohammad Yusaf has criticized senior players of the Pakistan cricket team for their lack of performance following a recent defeat.

Feb 16 • 13:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Shahid Afridi criticized Babar, Shaheen, and Shadab!

Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi has openly criticized senior players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Shadab Khan following a crushing defeat against the Indian team.

Feb 16 • 08:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Afridi's Anger Erupts Over Pakistan's Loss, Scolds Son-in-law Shaheen, and Baber Also in the Line of Fire

Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi criticized senior players, including his son-in-law Shaheen Afridi, for their poor performance following Pakistan's significant defeat to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Feb 16 • 04:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Extremely lenient': Box Hill North players sanctioned over inappropriate photos

Box Hill North Football Club players faced sanctions for inappropriate photos, which have been criticized as extremely lenient by a former team captain.

Feb 15 • 19:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Quique Felman Released After Being Detained in the United States for Alleged Money Laundering: The Million-Dollar Bail He Had to Pay

Journalist Quique Felman has been released on bail in the U.S. after being detained for over ten days in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving former and current soccer players.

Feb 14 • 18:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Strong statements from Italy regarding Jukka Jalonen - interesting revelations from the players

Former Finnish national team coach Jukka Jalonen is leading the Italian national hockey team in the Olympic tournament and has made an impressive impact despite the team being viewed as the weakest in the competition.

Feb 14 • 13:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump pardons 5 former NFL stars for wide-ranging crimes

President Trump has pardoned five former NFL players, including Joe Klecko and Nate Newton, for a variety of crimes, with the announcement made by White House officials.

Feb 13 • 11:59 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
Sports

IND vs PAK: If India wins the match, some will throw a feast, while others will break retirement! Babar trolled by former Pakistan players

Babar Azam faces criticism from former Pakistani players despite his position in the T20 World Cup squad, as concerns grow over his strike rate and recent performances against India.

Feb 12 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Ideal start, we have a chance for bronze, experts believe. Málek described his hierarchy of goalkeepers

Czech hockey team is set to face Canada in the Olympic tournament, with hopes of medal contention echoed by experts and former players.

Feb 12 • 14:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Babar's joke before the match with India: He doesn't usually play this long...

Before the high-stakes T20 World Cup match against India, Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam faced teasing from former players due to his inconsistent performance.

Feb 12 • 10:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

What ex-Man Utd stars have said about Michael Carrick's appointment as Roy Keane called out

Former Manchester United players express their opinions on Michael Carrick's successful interim management after he replaced Ruben Amorim.

Feb 10 • 11:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

I don't have a good feeling about Sparta, says Šenkeřík. The Slavs exuded testosterone.

Former striker Zdeněk Šenkeřík comments on the Czech football league, expressing mixed feelings about Sparta's recent performances and the intensity of Slavia players post-win.

Feb 9 • 19:49 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Gasperini and the trend of simulation: "There are those who teach how to fake"

Gasperini criticizes the hiring of former referees to teach players how to simulate fouls in football.

Feb 8 • 23:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Former Arsenal Captain Chooses the Most Violent Football Players

Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams agrees with ex-Wimbledon player Vinnie Jones in labeling former English football star Mick Harford as one of the toughest players in the sport.

Feb 8 • 05:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Challenge between former Premier League players turns into brawl on the streets of London

Former Wimbledon player Vinnie Jones and fellow Welsh teammate John Hartson engaged in a physical brawl in London to determine who was the tougher player, leading to police intervention but no legal action.

Feb 7 • 17:38 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Former Patriots Players Upset with Tom Brady for Saying He Doesn't Support the Team in the Super Bowl

Vince Wilfork and Asante Samuel criticized Tom Brady for his statement indicating a lack of interest in whether the Patriots win the Super Bowl.

Feb 7 • 03:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Former Prime Minister Mateša: If I were Prime Minister, I would have organized a welcome with Thompson like Plenković

In a podcast appearance, former Prime Minister Zlatko Mateša discussed the success of Croatian handball players and their prospects for the upcoming World Championship in Germany and the Olympics in Los Angeles.

Feb 6 • 19:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Mulaomerović: Considering the money offered to talents, unfortunately, Croatian clubs cannot retain them

Damir Mulaomerović, a former basketball winner, laments that Croatian clubs lack the resources to keep talented players due to financial constraints.

Feb 6 • 17:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Former NFL stars express importance of responsible gambling, playing amid the rise in sports betting

As the NFL season concludes with the Super Bowl, former players highlight the significance of responsible gambling in light of increasing sports betting activities, supported by initiatives like FanDuel's promotions.

Feb 6 • 16:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Tom Brady’s neutral Super Bowl stance sparks backlash from Patriots' Robert Spillane and franchise greats

Tom Brady's neutral stance on this year's Super Bowl has drawn criticism from current and former New England Patriots players, including linebacker Robert Spillane, who expressed disappointment over Brady's lack of support.

Feb 6 • 01:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Former Titans stars say team made major mistake letting Mike Vrabel go: 'State of Tennessee is kicking itself'

Former Tennessee Titans players lament the team's decision to part ways with head coach Mike Vrabel, who is now leading the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl.

Feb 5 • 23:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Life & Tech

"Old" Bridge Players Teach Bridge at Laugarvatn

Former students returned to Menntaskólinn at Laugarvatn to teach current students how to play bridge, celebrating a vibrant community spirit.

Feb 5 • 21:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Kukoč sent a message to young footballers: If you have 500 euros for sneakers...

Former footballer Tonći Kukoč urges young players to pursue opportunities in lower leagues if they are not given a chance in the first team, viewing it as a stepping stone into senior football.

Feb 5 • 15:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

How a Cashier Suddenly Became a Millionaire Desired by Football Giants

Skylar Bri, a former cashier, gained fame and fortune after being spotted at a major basketball event, captivating the attention of top football players.

Feb 5 • 13:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

'Such Confusion is Not Good...', Ishant's Straight Talk on India-Pakistan Match

Former Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the anticipated T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, stating that such confusion is detrimental to players.

Feb 5 • 13:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Pinnick opens up on Lookman switch, Eze and Abraham misses

Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick disclosed the missed opportunities to sign prominent players like Eberechi Eze and Tammy Abraham for the Super Eagles during his tenure.

Feb 5 • 00:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

The new... Gio Kay has been found in Survivor and he is a former coach of the National Team of Greece!

Former coach of the National Team of Greece, Gio Kay, has been identified as a participant in the reality show Survivor, continuing the trend of football players engaging in reality television.

Feb 4 • 16:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Ghana: 1978/82 Afcon Winners Living in Squalor - Haruna Yussif Speaks Out

Haruna Yussif, a former Deputy Captain of Ghana's national football team, highlights the struggles faced by retired players living in poor conditions despite their contributions to the sport.

Feb 4 • 11:13 UTC

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