[Breaking News]Judo: Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Takato retires

TOKYO, Japan, March 10 Kyodo - Tokyo Olympic judo gold medalist and four-time world champion Naohisa Takato poses for a photo in Tokyo on March 9, 2026, after announcing his retirement from competition, alongside his club's head coach Hidehiko Yoshida. (Kyodo)

Judo: Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Takato retires

Judo: Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Takato retires

Tokyo Olympic judo gold medalist and four-time world champion Naohisa Takato (L) poses for a photo in Tokyo on March 9, 2026, after announcing his retirement from competition, alongside his club's head coach Hidehiko Yoshida.

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Cagliari Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Cagliari Calcio

Rome, Italy November 3, 2025: Lazio fans display banners against club president Claudio Lotito. Before the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football matchday 10, between SS Lazio vs Cagliari Calcio at Olympic Stadium.

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Guy Rouxe coach of the AJ Auxerre football club, Béatrice Hess, 28-time Olympic and world swimming championship medallist and Gilbert Gress, coach of the Racing Club Strasbourg Alsace football club at an event to discuss sport organised by Jean-Philippe Vetter, Les Républicains candidate in the 2026 municipal elections in Strasbourg, on 30 October 2025, Strasbourg, France. As part of the Aimer Strasbourg initiative, these exceptional witnesses came to talk about sport, its values, public health, clubs, funding, volunteers, municipal priorities and the influence of the Alsace region. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Guy Rouxe coach of the AJ Auxerre football club, Béatrice Hess, 28-time Olympic and world swimming championship medallist and Gilbert Gress, coach of the Racing Club Strasbourg Alsace football club at an event to discuss sport organised by Jean-Philippe Vetter, Les Républicains candidate in the 2026 municipal elections in Strasbourg, on 30 October 2025, Strasbourg, France. As part of the Aimer Strasbourg initiative, these exceptional witnesses came to talk about sport, its values, public health, clubs, funding, volunteers, municipal priorities and the influence of the Alsace region. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Guy Rouxe coach of the AJ Auxerre football club, Béatrice Hess, 28-time Olympic and world swimming championship medallist and Gilbert Gress, coach of the Racing Club Strasbourg Alsace football club at an event to discuss sport organised by Jean-Philippe Vetter, Les Républicains candidate in the 2026 municipal elections in Strasbourg, on 30 October 2025, Strasbourg, France. As part of the Aimer Strasbourg initiative, these exceptional witnesses came to talk about sport, its values, public health, clubs, funding, volunteers, municipal priorities and the influence of the Alsace region. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Guy Rouxe coach of the AJ Auxerre football club, Béatrice Hess, 28-time Olympic and world swimming championship medallist and Gilbert Gress, coach of the Racing Club Strasbourg Alsace football club at an event to discuss sport organised by Jean-Philippe Vetter, Les Républicains candidate in the 2026 municipal elections in Strasbourg, on 30 October 2025, Strasbourg, France. As part of the Aimer Strasbourg initiative, these exceptional witnesses came to talk about sport, its values, public health, clubs, funding, volunteers, municipal priorities and the influence of the Alsace region. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Jean-Philippe Vetter Meets Legendary Figures from The World of Sport - Strasbourg

Guy Rouxe coach of the AJ Auxerre football club, Béatrice Hess, 28-time Olympic and world swimming championship medallist and Gilbert Gress, coach of the Racing Club Strasbourg Alsace football club at an event to discuss sport organised by Jean-Philippe Vetter, Les Républicains candidate in the 2026 municipal elections in Strasbourg, on 30 October 2025, Strasbourg, France. As part of the Aimer Strasbourg initiative, these exceptional witnesses came to talk about sport, its values, public health, clubs, funding, volunteers, municipal priorities and the influence of the Alsace region. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Tesla Diner, Supercharger Station Opens in Hollywood 2

Elon Musk’s first Tesla diner, drive-in theater and Supercharger station has officially opened in Hollywood, California on Monday, July 21. Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots greeted fans and handed out popcorn to customers.

US: Tesla Diner, Supercharger Station Opens in Hollywood

Elon Musk’s first Tesla diner, drive-in theater and Supercharger station has officially opened in Hollywood, California on Monday, July 21. Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots greeted fans and handed out popcorn to customers.

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Local swimming club members swimming practice ahead of the Olympic Aquatic Center inauguration in Colombes, near Paris, France, on June 28, 2025. Photo by Ameer Alhalbi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Local swimming club members swimming practice ahead of the Olympic Aquatic Center inauguration in Colombes, near Paris, France, on June 28, 2025. Photo by Ameer Alhalbi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Local swimming club members swimming practice ahead of the Olympic Aquatic Center inauguration in Colombes, near Paris, France, on June 28, 2025. Photo by Ameer Alhalbi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Local swimming club members swimming practice ahead of the Olympic Aquatic Center inauguration in Colombes, near Paris, France, on June 28, 2025. Photo by Ameer Alhalbi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Local swimming club members swimming practice ahead of the Olympic Aquatic Center inauguration in Colombes, near Paris, France, on June 28, 2025. Photo by Ameer Alhalbi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Olympic Aquatic Center Inauguration - Colombes

Local swimming club members swimming practice ahead of the Olympic Aquatic Center inauguration in Colombes, near Paris, France, on June 28, 2025. Photo by Ameer Alhalbi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024. Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024. TEDDY RINER WINS JUDO GOLD MEDAL IN HEAVYWEIGHT CATEGORY Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024.: ON SCREEN, FRENCH SWIMMER LEON MARCHAND WINS HIS 4TH INDIVIDUAL GOLD MEDAL, IN THE 200M MEDLEY EVENT Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024. OUTSIDE, ON THE LAWN OF THE PARK, THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO FOLLOW THE EVENTS, BROADCAST ON A GIANT SCREEN. THOUSANDS OF THEM GATHER THERE EVERY DAY. ON THE SCREEN, SWIMMER LEON MARCHAND, ON THE OLYMPIC PODIUM, AFTER HIS 4TH GOLD MEDAL Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 4, 2024. OUTSIDE, ON THE LAWN OF THE PARK, THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO FOLLOW THE EVENTS, BROADCAST ON A GIANT SCREEN. THOUSANDS OF THEM GATHER THERE EVERY DAY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 4, 2024. OUTSIDE, ON THE LAWN OF THE PARK, THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO FOLLOW THE EVENTS, BROADCAST ON A GIANT SCREEN. THOUSANDS OF THEM GATHER THERE EVERY DAY. IN THE FINAL OF THE 4 X 100 METER MEDLEY RELAY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 4, 2024. OUTSIDE, ON THE LAWN OF THE PARK, THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO FOLLOW THE EVENTS, BROADCAST ON A GIANT SCREEN. THOUSANDS OF THEM GATHER THERE EVERY DAY. IN THE FINAL OF THE 4 X 100 METER MEDLEY RELAY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 4, 2024. OUTSIDE, ON THE LAWN OF THE PARK, THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO FOLLOW THE EVENTS, BROADCAST ON A GIANT SCREEN. THOUSANDS OF THEM GATHER THERE EVERY DAY. IN THE FINAL OF THE 4 X 100 METER MEDLEY RELAY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024. Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024.: ON SCREEN, FRENCH SWIMMER LEON MARCHAND WINS HIS 4TH INDIVIDUAL GOLD MEDAL, IN THE 200M MEDLEY EVENT Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 4, 2024. OUTSIDE, ON THE LAWN OF THE PARK, THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO FOLLOW THE EVENTS, BROADCAST ON A GIANT SCREEN. THOUSANDS OF THEM GATHER THERE EVERY DAY. IN THE FINAL OF THE 4 X 100 METER MEDLEY RELAY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 4, 2024. OUTSIDE, ON THE LAWN OF THE PARK, THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO FOLLOW THE EVENTS, BROADCAST ON A GIANT SCREEN. THOUSANDS OF THEM GATHER THERE EVERY DAY. IN THE FINAL OF THE 4 X 100 METER MEDLEY RELAY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024. ON SCREEN: FRENCH JUDOKA TEDDY RINER, OLYMPIC JUDO CHAMPION IN THE OVER 100 KG (HEAVYWEIGHT) CATEGORY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024.: ON SCREEN, FRENCH SWIMMER LEON MARCHAND WINS HIS 4TH INDIVIDUAL GOLD MEDAL, IN THE 200M MEDLEY EVENT Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024. ON SCREEN: FRENCH JUDOKA TEDDY RINER, OLYMPIC JUDO CHAMPION IN THE OVER 100 KG (HEAVYWEIGHT) CATEGORY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024. OUTSIDE, ON THE LAWN OF THE PARK, THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO FOLLOW THE EVENTS, BROADCAST ON A GIANT SCREEN. THOUSANDS OF THEM GATHER THERE EVERY DAY. ON THE SCREEN, SWIMMER LEON MARCHAND, ON THE OLYMPIC PODIUM, AFTER HIS 4TH GOLD MEDAL Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024. TEDDY RINER WINS JUDO GOLD MEDAL IN HEAVYWEIGHT CATEGORY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024.: ON SCREEN, FRENCH SWIMMER LEON MARCHAND WINS HIS 4TH INDIVIDUAL GOLD MEDAL, IN THE 200M MEDLEY EVENT Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris 2024

Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (19TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES, THE "CLUB FRANCE", LOCATED IN THE GRANDE HALLE DE LA VILLETTE, WELCOMES THE PUBLIC WHO CAN FOLLOW THE EVENTS ON THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRATE THE MEDAL WINNERS, AND INDULGE IN ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. AUGUST 2, 2024. ON SCREEN: FRENCH JUDOKA TEDDY RINER, OLYMPIC JUDO CHAMPION IN THE OVER 100 KG (HEAVYWEIGHT) CATEGORY Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Major Fire Erupts at Recycling Warehouse in Rushden

A major fire broke out at a recycling warehouse in Rushden, Northamptonshire, on Friday, May 23. Nearby residents were advised to avoid the area and stay indoors with windows closed.

File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Brahim ASLOUM ( former boxe olympic champion ) Gaetane THINEY ( international football palyer) attending the Grand Prix d'Amerique Photocall horse race on January 2§, 2020 at the Vincennes Hippodrome near Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Loic BARATOUX/ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Matias Soule of Roma, Alexis Saelemaekers of Roma celebrate goal during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Eldor Shomurodov of Roma seen in action during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Matias Soule of Roma, Alexis Saelemaekers of Roma celebrate goal during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Benat Prados of Bilbao, Manu Kone of Roma seen in action during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Eldor Shomurodov of Roma score the goal and celebrate with the team during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Alex Berenguer of Bilbao seen in action during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Zeki Celik of Roma seen in action during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Matias Soule of Roma score the goal during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Benat Prados of Bilbao, Manu Kone of Roma seen in action during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Atletico players Gorka Guruzeta, Mikel Vesga, Benat Prados disappointed after 2-1 defeat at the end of the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Ernesto Valverde coach of Bilbao seen in action during the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Alex Berenguer of Bilbaodisappointed after 2-1 defeat at the end of the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Rome, Italy 6.03.2025: Mikel Vesga of Bilbao disappointed after 2-1 defeat at the end of the Uefa Europa League 2024-2025, Round of 16, football match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium in Rome.