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Wales Star Jess Fishlock to Retire After Final Match

10/17/2025

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Jess Fishlock (Wales footballer) will retire from international play after Wales's final match against Australia on October 25.
The 38-year-old midfielder has scored 48 goals in 166 appearances.
She was the oldest goal-scorer at the Women's Euros.
Rhian Wilkinson will be without eight players from her Euro 2025 squad for the friendly matches against Australia and Poland on October 28.
Eight uncapped players have been called up for the squad.

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Jess Fishlock (Wales footballer) will retire from international play after Wales's final match against Australia on October 25.
The 38-year-old midfielder has scored 48 goals in 166 appearances.
She was the oldest goal-scorer at the Women's Euros.
Rhian Wilkinson will be without eight players from her Euro 2025 squad for the friendly matches against Australia and Poland on October 28.
Eight uncapped players have been called up for the squad.