John Terry to announce shock retirement?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • London
  • Last updated on

Terry created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
John Terry »
See more news, pictures and video.

Sad news for Terry fans. Speculation had been rife that the English footballer will announce his retirement from sports, at age 45, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 06/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a footballer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a footballer 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.

#ThankYouJohn

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouJohn 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 #ThankYouJohn.”
— @DesireePlum, 5 Apr 2026
“Terry wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 5 Apr 2026

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

John Terry: Recent News

 

page served in 0.039s (1,2)