The 41-year-old legend broke the news in a long video posted to his socials, saying it was time to hand back the No. 7 kit after 23 years. He admitted it wasn't an easy call, because some decisions are made with the heart, not just the head.

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Sending birthday wishes to the fabulous Kris Jenner! The momager turns 71 today. 🍾🎈

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Russell Brand will remain behind bars until Monday, when he's scheduled to be sentenced ... after a judge denied him bail.

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TMZ · Nov 5, 2026 · 3:30 PM UTC

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Kendall and Kylie Jenner share a kiss while celebrating Kendall's 31st birthday 💋

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Kendall Jenner Kisses Kylie While Celebrating Her 31st Birthday

The Kardashian-Jenner clan is super close ... but Kylie and Kendall have now taken it to new heights ... kissing each other on the lips for Kendall's 31st birthday ... and it's all on video.

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TMZ · Nov 5, 2026 · 4:04 PM UTC

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🕊️ "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Kimmarie Johnson has died at 50. tmz.com/2026/11/05/kimmarie-…

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North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm joined their dad, Kanye, at his Yeezy runway show in L.A. on Wednesday, marking the brand's first runway presentation in four years. 🖤

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Kanye West Makes Yeezy Fashion Show a Family Affair With Bianca and All 4 Kids

Kanye West turned his latest Yeezy fashion show into family business ... bringing out wife Bianca Censori, all four of his kids, and a star-studded crowd for a night of fashion in Los Angeles.

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TMZ · Nov 5, 2026 · 3:45 PM UTC

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Nicki Minaj says "Trump is still your President" after Democrats win big in midterms. Read more: tmz.com/2026/11/05/nicki-min…

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TMZ · Nov 5, 2026 · 3:15 PM UTC

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"Married at First Sight UK" canceled after rape allegations. Details: tmz.com/2026/11/05/married-a…

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TMZ · Nov 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM UTC

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🚨 Russell Brand behind bars after rape conviction as judge weighs bail. Details: tmz.com/2026/11/05/russell-b…

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TMZ · Nov 5, 2026 · 2:49 PM UTC

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📸: Getty

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Melania Trump Complained Privately About Trump's Immigration Policy After Friends Were Deported: Report tmz.me/4sEFwyE

Melania Trump Complained Privately About Trump's Immigration Policy After Friends Were Deported:...

Melania Trump is no fan of President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration deportation policy, and she has complained about it to close advisors over the past year, according to a new report.

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'Breaking Bad' Star Dean Norris Selling $3.2 Million Home Amid Divorce tmz.me/4sJFsOb

'Breaking Bad' Star Dean Norris Selling $3.2 Million Home Amid Divorce

Dean Norris is looking to unload his sprawling California estate ... putting the property on the market for more than $3 million amid his divorce from his longtime wife and financial troubles ... TMZ...

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Nicki Minaj's Lawyers Want To Drop Her As Client Over Alleged Communication Issues tmz.me/4eiYR2z

Nicki Minaj's Lawyers Want To Drop Her As Client Over Alleged Communication Issues

Nicki Minaj's lawyers say they're tired of repping the rapper in one of her lawsuits … and they are asking the judge to let them bow out of the case ... TMZ has learned.

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