Pernille Harder to announce shock retirement?

Sad news for Harder fans. Speculation had been rife that captain of Bayern’s women’s team will announce her retirement from sports, at age 33, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 04/05/2026 : 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,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouPernille

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouPernille 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 her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouPernille.”
— @DesireePlum, 3 May 2026

“Harder wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 3 May 2026

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