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sportspro-wrestling2 years ago•1 min saved

"Okada's Departure: Impact on NJPW's Future and Potential Move to WWE or AEW"

New Japan Pro-Wrestling is adding one last singles match between Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi before Okada's contract expires, with the match set to take place in Osaka's EDION Arena, where Okada previously upset Tanahashi to win the IWGP Heavyweight title in 2012. The match is part of the upcoming event "The New Beginning in Osaka" on Feb. 11, with Okada's farewell match at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall on Jan. 24. More details about Okada's final dates in Sapporo are yet to be announced.

via Cageside Seats|

#farewell-match #hiroshi-tanahashi #kazuchika-okada

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Megan Rapinoe's Legendary Exit: A Farewell to Remember"

Megan Rapinoe, Olympic champion and two-time World Cup winner, bid farewell to international football after the US women's national team defeated South Africa 2-0 in a friendly match. The 38-year-old striker played a crucial role in both goals and received a heartfelt farewell from the crowd. With 203 caps and 63 goals for her national team, Rapinoe's activism and off-field personality have made her a household name. She is set to play her last National Women's Soccer League regular-season game on October 6th.

via NBC News|

#farewell-match #international-football #megan-rapinoe

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Julie Ertz's Farewell Match Ends in 3-0 USWNT Win"

Julie Ertz, a key member of the United States women's national team, concluded her career with a 3-0 win in her farewell match against South Africa. Ertz, who announced her retirement in August, was honored by the team and received a loud ovation from the crowd. The versatile midfielder, known for her contributions to two World Cup victories, two CONCACAF titles, and an Olympic bronze medal, expressed her gratitude and emotions during the post-match address. With Ertz's retirement and other veteran players nearing the end of their careers, the USWNT is undergoing a transition as they prepare for the 2024 Olympics.

via Yahoo Sports|

#farewell-match #julie-ertz #retirement