England's Trippier Retires From International Football

Kieran Trippier celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates against Fulham. (FilePhoto/Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Kieran Trippier celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates against Fulham. (FilePhoto/Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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England's Trippier Retires From International Football

Kieran Trippier celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates against Fulham. (FilePhoto/Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Kieran Trippier celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates against Fulham. (FilePhoto/Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier announced his retirement from international football on Thursday after winning 54 caps for England.

The 33-year-old played a major role in helping the Three Lions become a force at major tournaments over the past six years.

Trippier's sole international goal came in a World Cup semi-final defeat by Croatia in 2018.

He was also part of the side that reached back-to-back finals of the European Championship and the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.

Interim England boss Lee Carsley is set to name his first squad later on Thursday, AFP reported.

Gareth Southgate stepped down as manager in the aftermath of losing the Euro 2024 final to Spain last month.

"It's been one of the biggest honors of my life to represent my country at four major tournaments," Trippier posted on social media.

"I want to say a big thank you to Gareth and all the staff that have worked with the England squad for the trust they have placed in me throughout the years.

"Thank you to all my team-mates - we have had some very special moments reaching two Euro finals, and a World Cup semi-final and I am sure in the future this group of players will win a major tournament."

England begin the post-Southgate era in the Nations League away to the Republic of Ireland on September 7 before hosting Finland at Wembley three days later.



Madinah Region Receives Torch of Saudi Games 2024

This year's torch tour aims to explore key cultural, historical, and tourist sites  in Saudi Arabia - SPA
This year's torch tour aims to explore key cultural, historical, and tourist sites in Saudi Arabia - SPA
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Madinah Region Receives Torch of Saudi Games 2024

This year's torch tour aims to explore key cultural, historical, and tourist sites  in Saudi Arabia - SPA
This year's torch tour aims to explore key cultural, historical, and tourist sites in Saudi Arabia - SPA

On behalf of Governor of the Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Emirate of Madinah Region received the torch for the third edition of the Saudi Games 2024.

This year's torch tour aims to explore key cultural, historical, and tourist sites, covering 47 famous locations across the Kingdom.The torch is a part of the promotional tour for the Kingdom's largest national sports event. The event took place at the Islamic University of Madinah and was attended by students and athletes, SPA reported.

Starting from Wadi Al-Aqiq, the torch traveled through various regional locations, including the university, and concluded its journey at the As Safiyyah Museum and Park.Accompanied by notable champions and influencers recognized for their significant contributions and accomplishments, local communities are joining in the festivities of the Kingdom's most prominent national sports event.