Euro 2022 winner Ellen White has officially announced her retirement from football just three weeks after she stormed to victory alongside the Lionesses at this year’s European Championships.
The 33 year old footballer announced the news on Twitter on Monday, August 22, and described the decision to hang up her boots as “one of the hardest decisions” of her life, but she insisted it was “time to watch the next generation shine”. “This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life but one that I know is the right decision for me," Ellen said. “This decision has always been one I have wanted to make on my terms.
And this is my time to say goodbye to football and watch the next generation shine.” She then continued: “It has been my greatest honour and privilege to play this game.
In particular playing for England has and always will be the greatest gift. “My dreams came true on the 31st July, winning the Euros and becoming a European Champion.” Paying to tribute to the teams she had been part of over the years, Ellen thanked them for the “unbelievable memories” as she also paid a heartfelt tribute to her managers, team mates and fans.
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