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Former France Midfielder Payet Retires From Football
Payet ended his career after 21 years, highlighting his set-piece skill and 38 caps for France, with no major trophies but memorable spells in France and England.
- On Sunday, Dimitri Payet announced his retirement live at halftime of the Olympique de Marseille v Lille match at the Stade Vélodrome, struggling to contain his tears.
- Payet has been without a club since leaving Vasco da Gama in July last year and began his professional career at FC Nantes in 2005.
- Known for his set-piece skill, Payet played 60 games for West Ham between July 2015 and January 2017, scoring 15 goals and providing 22 assists, and earned 38 caps for France.
- The case is set to go to trial in Brazil after a March 2025 complaint by a Brazilian woman in Rio de Janeiro and Brazilian press said Payet denied abuse but admitted an affair.
- Payet told Ligue1+ that 'Today, a few days before my 39th birthday, I am retiring as a professional footballer' and thanked supporters and former clubs for 'a beautiful journey'.
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Former France midfielder Payet retires from football
March 22 : Former France midfielder Dimitri Payet announced his retirement from professional football on Sunday after a 21-year career.The 38-year-old, who has been without a club for nine months following a stint with Brazilian side Vasco da Gama, made the announcement during an emotional live interview at h
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Dimitri Payet announced his retirement on 22 March after more than six months without a club. Réunionnais will have scored the OM during his career.
Without a club since the end of his contract with Vasco de Gama in July 2025, the former leader of the Bleus put an end on Sunday to his career as a professional footballer, which began in 2005.
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- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
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