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

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney during the women's friendly football match between France and USA at Oceane stadium in Le Havre, France, on January 19, 2019. 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 Paul rolland / Avenir Pictures / ABACAPRESS.COM

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

File Photo - Kadidiatou Diani of France celebrates her goal with Gaetane Thiney of France during the Women's International Friendly match between France and Japan at Stade Abbe Deschamps on April 4, 2019 in Auxerre, 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 David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China women's volleyball team faces off with HKSAR disciplined forces volleyball team in friendly match

STORY: China women's volleyball team faces off with HKSAR disciplined forces volleyball team in friendly match DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match STORYLINE: China women's volleyball team conducted a sharing session with the disciplined forces of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and played a friendly match with them on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GONG XIANGYU, China women's volleyball team player "Yesterday, the China women's volleyball team went to universities, middle schools and primary schools to communicate with students of different ages and with people from all walks of life here in Hong Kong. We hope that through the influence of our team, more people can be encouraged to take part in the sports." China women's volleyball team arrived in Hong Kong on June 6 for their second-week matches of the FIVB Women's Nations League (VNL). They concluded the matches in Hong Kong with two wins and

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Chinese naval training ship heading back after wrapping up friendly visit to Philippines

STORY: Chinese naval training ship heading back after wrapping up friendly visit to Philippines DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farewell ceremony 2. friendly matches between Chinese and Philippine navy members 3. various of the disaster relief supplies STORYLINE: The Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang (Hull 83) departed for China on Saturday after successfully concluding its goodwill visit to the Philippines. The ship has finished its visit mission in far seas, and the cadet training will continue on its way back. The Philippine side held a grand farewell ceremony at the South Harbor in Manila. More than 300 people, including Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, defense attache to the Philippines Li Jianzhong, staff of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, representatives of Chinese companies, local Chinese associations and Chinese students, as well as representatives of the Philippine Navy, went to the port to

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of Chinese men's football team attend a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aleksandar Jankovic, head coach of Chinese men's football team, instructs players during a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Chinese men's national football team attend a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aleksandar Jankovic (R), head coach of Chinese men's football team, instructs a player during a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lei (1st R) of Chinese men's football team attends a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lei (2nd R) of Chinese men's football team attends a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Assistant coach Zheng Zhi (1st L) with players of Chinese men's football team attend a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aleksandar Jankovic (C), head coach of Chinese men's football team, instructs players during a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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Japan national rugby team practices line-out in training camp

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Aug. 26 Kyodo - Hitoshi Ohno of Japan's national rugby union team catches a ball during a line-out practice in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 21, 2015, ahead of a friendly game against Uruguay as part of warmup matches for this year's Rugby World Cup in England.

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Japan women's soccer squad unveiled for Canada friendlies

TOKYO, Japan - Norio Sasaki, coach for Japan's Nadeshiko national women's soccer team, announces in Tokyo on Oct. 26, 2014, his squad for upcoming friendly matches with its Canadian counterpart in Edmonton and Vancouver on Oct. 25 and 28 respectively.

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Real Madrid in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Spain's Real Madrid players, including Raul (L), responds questions from reporters during a news conference at a Tokyo hotel July 24 after arriving in Japan for friendly matches. The team is now on a world tour.

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(3)Japan squad prepares for friendly matches

MANCHESTER, England - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and striker Atsushi Yanagisawa practice in Manchaster, England, on May 26 in preparation for a pair of friendly matches against Iceland on May 30 and England on June 1.

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(2)Japan squad prepares for friendly matches

MANCHESTER, England - Members of the Japan squad begin their training in Manchester, England, on May 26 in preparation for a pair of friendly matches against Iceland on May 30 and England on June 1.

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(1)Japan squad prepares for friendly matches

MANCHESTER, England - Japan coach Zico (R) watches midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (fore) practice with teammates in Manchaster, England, on May 26 in preparation for a pair of friendly matches against Iceland on May 30 and England on June 1.

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(1)Japan squad braces up for international friendlies

NARAHA, Japan - Striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (R), midfielder Junichi Inamoto and other members of the Japan squad leave their hotel April 26 for their drills in preparation for two international friendly matches against Honduras on April 29 and Honduras on May 2.

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(2)Japan squad braces up for international friendlies

NARAHA, Japan - Members of the Japan squad practice April 26 in preparation for two friendly matches against Honduras on April 29 and Honduras on May 2.

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Japanese lawyers head to Seoul for friendly soccer matches

NARITA, Japan - Japanese lawyers leave Narita airport for Seoul on April 13 to play their South Korean counterparts in three friendly soccer matches. The first-ever sports exchange between Japanese and South Korean attorneys has been arranged to mark World Cup 2002 which two countries are co-hosting next year.

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N. Korean sports delegation welcomed in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Ri Myong Hun (C), one of the 62-member North Korean sports delegation, receives a bouquet at Seoul's Kimpo international airport Dec. 22. Ri is 235 centimeters high and one of the world's tallest players. North Korean players are scheduled to play a series of friendly basketball matches with South Korean players. The visit is sponsored by South Korea's Hyundai Business Group.

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62-member N. Korean delegation arrives in S. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - A 62-member North Korean sports delegation arrives at Seoul's Kimpo international airport via Beijing on Dec. 22 on a four-day visit to play a series of friendly basketball matches with South Korean players. The delegation comprises 38 basketball players, 14 circus performers, eight officials and two TV crew members. The visit is sponsored by South Korea's Hyundai Business Group.

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Spain, Jordan to meet in pre-World Cup friendly

STORY: Spain, Jordan to meet in pre-World Cup friendly DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): LUIS ENRIQUE, Spain coach 3. various the press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): RODRI HERNANDEZ, Spain midfielder 5. various football players practicing STORYLINE: Spain will face Jordan in their international friendly match in Amman on Thursday, the squad's last match before they head to Qatar for the World Cup. In the pre-match press conference, Spain coach Luis Enrique briefed the preparations of the Spanish team ahead of the World Cup, saying that the target of the Spanish national team is to play all 7 matches at the World Cup in Qatar. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): LUIS ENRIQUE, Spain coach "This game comes a few days before the start of a very exciting event for all the players of the national team who are looking forward to enjoying football tomorrow. The 23 players who will be in the squad tomorrow are al

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Real Madrid in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Spain's Real Madrid players, including Raul (L), responds questions from reporters during a news conference at a Tokyo hotel July 24 after arriving in Japan for friendly matches. The team is now on a world tour. (Kyodo)

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(1)Japan squad prepares for friendly matches

MANCHESTER, England - Japan coach Zico (R) watches midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (fore) practice with teammates in Manchaster, England, on May 26 in preparation for a pair of friendly matches against Iceland on May 30 and England on June 1. (Kyodo)

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Japan's defeat to France in the final match of the French-Japanese rugby tournament

In the final round of Japan-France rugby, France won all four matches. The final match of the Japan-France friendly rugby tournament was held at the National Stadium with 25,000 spectators, spectator seating, scrum, cheering and shouting, France scored the first try, Japan attacked bravely but could not break through, the Japanese team scored a try, shouting and shouting, France won 55-16. Date of shooting: September 23, 1978.

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Soccer: Nadeshiko Japan's friendly with U.S. suspended due to storm

Americans celebrate after Julie Johnston opens the scoring in the 27th minute of the second of two U.S.-Japan women's friendly matches in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 5, 2016. The match was halted and ultimately abandoned with the Americans leading 2-0 in the second half because of a thunderstorm. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Japan squad braces up for international friendlies

NARAHA, Japan - Striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (R), midfielder Junichi Inamoto and other members of the Japan squad leave their hotel April 26 for their drills in preparation for two international friendly matches against Honduras on April 29 and Honduras on May 2.

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Japan women's soccer squad unveiled for Canada friendlies

TOKYO, Japan - Norio Sasaki, coach for Japan's Nadeshiko national women's soccer team, announces in Tokyo on Oct. 26, 2014, his squad for upcoming friendly matches with its Canadian counterpart in Edmonton and Vancouver on Oct. 25 and 28 respectively. (Kyodo)

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Chinese basketball teams in Pyongyang

Yao Ming, a former NBA star and the Chinese Basketball Association head, arrives at Pyongyang International Airport on Oct. 8, 2018, along with a delegation mainly consisting of the men's and women's basketball teams for friendly matches with North Korean teams. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese basketball teams in Pyongyang

Gou Zhongwen, minister of general administration of sport of China, arrives at Pyongyang International Airport on Oct. 8, 2018, leading a delegation mainly consisting of the men's and women's basketball teams for friendly matches with North Korean teams. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese basketball teams in Pyongyang

A Chinese delegation mainly consisting of the men's and women's basketball teams pose for a photo upon arrival at Pyongyang International Airport on Oct. 8, 2018, for friendly matches with North Korean teams. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Teen talent Takefusa Kubo

File photo taken in April 2019 shows 17-year-old FC Tokyo talent Takefusa Kubo (2nd from L) playing in a J-League football match at home to Kashima Antlers. Japan's national team squad for friendly matches in June against El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago included Kubo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Japan's squad for June friendlies

Japanese national football team coach Hajime Moriyasu (R) announces his squad in Tokyo on May 23, 2019, for friendly matches at home in June against El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago, alongside Japan Football Association technical director Takashi Sekizuka. Seventeen-year-old talent Takefusa Kubo earned his first call-up. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Japan's squad for June friendlies

Japanese national football team coach Hajime Moriyasu announces his squad in Tokyo on May 23, 2019, for friendly matches at home against Trinidad and Tobago on June 5 and El Salvador on June 9. Seventeen-year-old talent Takefusa Kubo earned his first call-up. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Japan's squad for June friendlies

Japanese national football team coach Hajime Moriyasu announces his squad in Tokyo on May 23, 2019, for friendly matches at home against Trinidad and Tobago on June 5 and El Salvador on June 9. Seventeen-year-old talent Takefusa Kubo earned his first call-up. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Japan coach names squad for friendlies

Japan men's football coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2018, announcing the members of the national squad for friendly matches against Panama and Uruguay. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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North, South Korean basketball teams hold matches in Pyongyang

Mixed teams of North and South Korean basketball players take part in friendly matches in Pyongyang on July 5, 2018. The event was proposed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reputed to be an avid basketball fan, during his historic summit on April 27 with South Korean President Moon Jae In. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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North, South Korean basketball teams hold matches in Pyongyang

Mixed teams of North and South Korean basketball players take part in friendly matches in Pyongyang on July 5, 2018. The event was proposed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reputed to be an avid basketball fan, during his historic summit on April 27 with South Korean President Moon Jae In. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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North, South Korean basketball teams hold matches in Pyongyang

Mixed teams of North and South Korean basketball players take part in friendly matches in Pyongyang on July 5, 2018. The event was proposed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reputed to be an avid basketball fan, during his historic summit on April 27 with South Korean President Moon Jae In. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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North, South Korean basketball teams hold matches in Pyongyang

Mixed teams of North and South Korean basketball players take part in friendly matches in Pyongyang on July 4, 2018. The event was proposed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reputed to be an avid basketball fan, during his historic summit on April 27 with South Korean President Moon Jae In. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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North, South Korean basketball teams hold matches in Pyongyang

Spectators cheer for mixed teams of North and South Korean basketball players during their friendly matches in Pyongyang on July 4, 2018. The event was proposed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reputed to be an avid basketball fan, at his historic summit on April 27 with South Korean President Moon Jae In. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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North, South Korean basketball teams hold matches in Pyongyang

Mixed teams of North and South Korean basketball players take part in friendly matches in Pyongyang on July 4, 2018. The event was proposed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reputed to be an avid basketball fan, during his historic summit on April 27 with South Korean President Moon Jae In. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(3)Japan squad prepares for friendly matches

MANCHESTER, England - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and striker Atsushi Yanagisawa practice in Manchaster, England, on May 26 in preparation for a pair of friendly matches against Iceland on May 30 and England on June 1. (Kyodo)

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(2)Japan squad prepares for friendly matches

MANCHESTER, England - Members of the Japan squad begin their training in Manchester, England, on May 26 in preparation for a pair of friendly matches against Iceland on May 30 and England on June 1. (Kyodo)

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Japanese lawyers head to Seoul for friendly soccer matches

NARITA, Japan - Japanese lawyers leave Narita airport for Seoul on April 13 to play their South Korean counterparts in three friendly soccer matches. The first-ever sports exchange between Japanese and South Korean attorneys has been arranged to mark World Cup 2002 which two countries are co-hosting next year.

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N. Korean sports delegation welcomed in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Ri Myong Hun (C), one of the 62-member North Korean sports delegation, receives a bouquet at Seoul's Kimpo international airport Dec. 22. Ri is 235 centimeters high and one of the world's tallest players. North Korean players are scheduled to play a series of friendly basketball matches with South Korean players. The visit is sponsored by South Korea's Hyundai Business Group.

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62-member N. Korean delegation arrives in S. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - A 62-member North Korean sports delegation arrives at Seoul's Kimpo international airport via Beijing on Dec. 22 on a four-day visit to play a series of friendly basketball matches with South Korean players. The delegation comprises 38 basketball players, 14 circus performers, eight officials and two TV crew members. The visit is sponsored by South Korea's Hyundai Business Group.