The Swiss has been unable to recover from knee surgery and next week’s Laver Cup will be his final event.

Seeler scored 43 goals in 72 games for his country, and was West German captain for their agonising 1966 World Cup final defeat to England.

The iconic black activist was shot dead in New York 55 years ago yesterday.

Munster and Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne has outlined the impact the former Lions captain has had in Ireland camp.

Aaron passed Babe Ruth’s long-standing record in 1974 and his mark stood until an era rife with performance enhancing drugs.

Players stepped out onto the pitch wearing his number 10 jersey before their victory over Rijeka.

Motorsport UK chairman David Richards points to the seven-time world champion’s charitable work and push for equality and diversity.

Three-time World Cup winner Pele – who turns 80 in October – rejected claims over his health on Thursday.

The German high fashion icon was the creative director at Chanel since 1983.

Connor didn’t hide her admiration for Taylor as the fighters embraced following the Irishwoman’s third-round victory.

She’s the first woman of colour to win the Billboard Icon Prize.

The legendary goalkeeper blasted Michael Oliver after his controversial midweek decision in the Champions League.

The World Cup winner is eager to get into ownership and has set his sights on the Championship or La Liga 2.

The British Rihanna, perhaps?

Today would have been his 70th birthday.

She was 80 years old.

The Champ knew how he wanted to say farewell.

The iconic musician was found unresponsive in a lift at his Paisley Park estate

The Dutch legend tragically passed away on Thursday, leading to a number of suggestions on social media suggesting the Amsterdam ArenA be renamed in his honour.

No one – male or female – has scored more international goals than Abby Wambach’s tally of 184.

This recently released film charts the rise of the late, great Severiano Ballesteros.

Sergio Parisse rates Ireland very highly.

Meanwhile, Saracen’s Irish Director of Rugby, Mark McCall, will focus his side’s attention on the Premiership final.

The Toulon out-half plays his second last professional game tomorrow against Saracens.

Martin O’Neill praised the Swede’s qualities as a player before laughing off suggestions that Roy Keane could take the job instead.

The iconic actress passed away in 1993, but remains one of Hollywood’s most celebrated personalities.

The veteran defender will soon hang up his well-worn boots.

The second row is in line to make his 241st appearance for the province this weekend.

The Real Madrid winger is backing the opening on the island of Madeira

One of the greatest batsmen of all time is bowing out.

*’Official’ cos Sports Illustrated say he’s back, that’s why.

He’s gonna need more cowbell to celebrate his birthday.

We’re just not quite sure why.

Some believe the Black Madonna of Czestochowa, an ancient Polish icon of the Virgin Mary, can work miracles.

She’s a dedicated follower of fashion. And one of the best tennis players to ever live, of course.