Dimitri Payet

Dimitri Payet, a former French international footballer with 38 caps, has announced his retirement from professional football. The attacking midfielder, known for his time with Olympique de Marseille and his role in the French national team during Euro 2016, made the announcement on Ligue 1 + during the Lille-Marseille match. Payet, reportedly either 38 or 39 years old, had been without a club since leaving Vasco de Gama in Brazil in June 2025, and hadn't played since April 2025. His departure from Vasco de Gama was reportedly marked by legal issues. He is considered a legend at Olympique de Marseille, and his retirement marks the end of a significant career in French football.