Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces retirement after 24-year career

FootballSports
16 Jul 2026 • 7:02 PM MYT
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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces retirement after 24-year career

  • Scotland and Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 43, concluding a distinguished 24-year career.
  • Gordon, who was part of Scotland’s World Cup squad this summer but did not feature, amassed an impressive 84 international caps for his country.
  • His extensive club career included spells with Hearts, Sunderland, and Celtic, where he secured an impressive haul of six league titles, four Scottish Cups, and five Scottish League Cups.
  • Despite facing numerous severe injuries throughout his career, Gordon was renowned for his unwavering resilience and determination to return to the pitch.
  • In a heartfelt Instagram message, Gordon expressed profound gratitude for living his dreams, thanking teammates, coaches, medical staff, loved ones, and fans for their support over 24 years.

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