Athletes Announce Surprising Retirements

Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has retired from professional football at the age of 34, after mutually terminating his contract with Juventus. Szczesny, who started his career at Arsenal, expressed that his heart was no longer in the game and he wanted to focus on his family. He enjoyed a successful career, winning major titles with Juventus and Arsenal, and earning 84 caps for Poland. Similarly, former world No. 8 tennis player Diego Schwartzman has announced his impending retirement after participating in the US Open, citing fatigue and a desire to move on to a new chapter in his life. Additionally, South Korean golfer I K Kim unexpectedly retired after the AIG Women’s Open, a decision she had contemplated for two years and finalized at the iconic St. Andrews course. Kim celebrated her 18-year career and expressed satisfaction with her achievements, but felt it was time to step away from professional golf.