Iñaki Urdangarín to announce shock retirement?

Duke of Palma de Mallorca created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Urdangarín fans. Speculation had been rife that Duke of Palma de Mallorca will announce his retirement from sports, at age 58, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 27/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an athlete isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an athlete-prince just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouIñaki

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouIñaki was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouIñaki.”
— @DesireePlum, 26 Feb 2026

“Urdangarín wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 26 Feb 2026

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