Sheamus (Stephen Farrelly) has taken to social media for the first time to confirm that he has, in fact, left WWE.

Last week, it was announced out of the blue that the Irishman and WWE could not agree on a contract, which resulted in the 48-year-old’s departure from the company.

Only a few days ago did that seem pretty much confirmed after he was no longer seen on any type of current participants page on the WWE website. Yesterday, however, it was Sheamus‘ time to speak as he uploaded a post to X sharing his thoughts.

After being part of the company for nearly 20 years, many fans around the world were shocked to hear of his departure, and it seems that Sheamus is also saddened by the decision.

TKO are the new owners and have been quick to make decisions about the future of WWE and how it is shaped. There have been a few sticky contract negotiations with pay cuts being requested for many Superstars across the sport. This is due to TKO’s idea that, because there are now fewer fights and time spent in the ring, the stars should not be making as much money as they once were.

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A statement was also made by “The Celtic Warrior” when he chose to change his X and Instagram handles from his stage name to his real one.

By losing Sheamus, WWE will be taking a massive hit, as the Irishman brought in a large number of supporters. It is rumored that someone within the high-level rankings of WWE attempted to convince TKO to keep Sheamus due to his pull and attraction to the fans. Multiple comments on his X post show just how distraught the supporters truly are.

On his post on X, Sheamus said, “Slan mo WWE Chairde”, which translates to “Goodbye, my WWE friends” in Irish. Once again, this shows the heartbreak that he feels about his departure. Many believed that only last year did he sign a five-year contract extension to keep himself in the sport he loves for longer, but after an injury and rehab, it is sad to see the end of Sheamus without even a proper goodbye.

There is no news as of yet if he intends to keep on wrestling or if, after a long and illustrious career, this is where it comes to an end for him.

The 17th of November 2025 was “The Celtic Warrior’s” last fight on Monday Night Raw, where he came together with John Cena and Rey Mysterio against Judgment Day as part of Cena’s farewell tour.

After defeating homeboy Arthur Fery in the Wimbledon semi-finals, many had questions about Alexander Zverev and his advancement into the final on Sunday, and who would be in attendance supporting him.

After attending the French Open final last month, many assumed that the German’s grandmother would be once again making an appearance in the crowd to support her grandson’s great achievements. Many have been left disappointed, though, with Zverev having to make do without his grandmother watching on this time around.

The No.2 seed put on a dominant display against the Englishman Fery, with the wildcard getting beaten in straight sets on Friday. Jannik Sinner’s win against Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, means that Zverev will be competing against the current Wimbledon champion and No.1 seed.

This isn’t the first time these two have played in a Grand Slam final against each other. In a similar set-up at the Australian Open in 2025, Sinner was once again aiming to defend his title and successfully went on to do so.

According to Zverev, one person who is possibly going to be attending Centre Court tomorrow is the German Chancellor, who no doubt will be rooting for his country’s representative.

Going into the match, the German is looking like the underdog with nine previous face-offs between these two resulting in a victory for Sinner, but with the feeling of now having a Grand Slam title to his name after Paris, there is nothing stopping the German from making it two titles.

Alexander Zverev’s Grandmother Banned From UK

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Zverev has said that, with the German Chancellor being present, he hopes that a few strings can be pulled that will result in his grandmother being able to attend the event. Unfortunately, due to not having a visa and being a Russian passport holder, it is not looking entirely promising that she will get to attend.

Zverev explained that once her 90 days were up, she could no longer be there to watch his Wimbledon performance and, with time being of the essence, getting a visa this late in the game does not seem likely.

With Russian citizens now facing longer background checks when applying for visas, the possibility of getting one will likely take several weeks rather than a couple of days.

Despite his grandmother not being in attendance, a win for Zverev would still be an incredible day for the German; back-to-back Grand Slams and winning what many would call the most prestigious one of them all. The match tomorrow will, we’re sure, have many, whether they are there in person or watching on the TV at home, on the edge of their seats.

Lionel Messi is almost unanimously viewed as the greatest footballer in history, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t had low points in his career.

While it’s harsh to suggest reaching a World Cup final is a failure, there were always doubts surrounding Messi’s ability to get his country over the line on the biggest stage. That was again the case in 2014, when his side were beaten by Germany in the final.

He’s obviously put those doubts to bed in recent years with two Copa America wins and a World Cup triumph. But 12 years ago, his perception in international football was completely different. Even Diego Maradona questioned Messi after the 2014 World Cup.

Diego Maradona: Lionel Messi Golden Ball ‘Unfair’

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Messi found the back of the net four times in the Brazil-hosted competition, but they were all scored in the group stage. That just played into the narrative that he hadn’t delivered in key moments for his country to that point. His quiet display in the final didn’t do much to help that.

However, many were left scratching their heads when a glum Messi, 27 at the time, stepped up to collect the Golden Ball award. The FIFA-awarded honour is given to the best player of the tournament, but few believed Messi fit that criteria that year.

Maradona publicly called out the decision, calling it a ‘marketing plan’ to give his compatriot the individual accolade. The iconic Argentine said:

Argentina manager at the time, Alejandro Sabella, didn’t agree with that assessment and defended Messi’s performances throughout the tournament.

“He deserves it because he played an extraordinary World Cup. He was a fundamental factor in the team making it to the final, along with everything done by his other teammates,” the Argentina boss stated.

Maradona Felt World Cup Star Was More Deserving

Maradona had managed Messi and Argentina at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. But he went against his compatriot when naming his pick for the Golden Ball in 2014.

The other hot contenders were Germany’s Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos, Mats Hummels and Philipp Lahm, as well as Messi’s teammates Javier Mascherano and Angel Di Maria.

But Maradona believed James Rodriguez of Colombia was the standout player at the tournament. Winning the Golden Boot that year with six goals, Rodriguez earned a blockbuster move to Spanish giants Real Madrid off the back of his breakout performance on the world stage.

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