Elderly Celebrities Rejoice as Aaron Ramsey Retires from Professional Football
Celebrities Come Out of Hiding as Aaron Ramsey Confirms End of Career... and Killing Spree
Get David Attenborough out of the bubble wrap. Unlock the door to Mary Berry's safehouse and tell Ant and Dec that they need not be so worrisome any longer.
Aaron Ramsey coup de grâce https://t.co/hVbjPtRR1i pic.twitter.com/kaVu03iaKM
— Brett (@utdBrett) April 7, 2026
Former Wales and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has called an end to his on-field playing career, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious spell that saw him tot up over 500 appearances spread over time with seven different clubs, whilst also earning 86 caps and scoring 21 goals for his country.
The former Gunners midfielder picked up three FA Cup titles during an 11-year stay with Arsenal, and has been without a team since ending a short spell in Mexico with Pumas last year.
Ramsey Pays Tribute After Ending Playing Career
Ramsey paid tribute to the end of his career on Instagram, stating the beginning of the 'next chapter' in his life.
'This has not been an easy decision to make. After a lot of consideration, I have decided to retire from football.'
Ramsey thanked his national team, Wales, for their support during his 86-cap career, as well as the seven different clubs he represented.
'And a huge thank you to my wife and children and all my family,' he added. 'Without you by my side throughout, none of this would have been possible.'
The 'Ramsey Curse' Comes to an End
Aaron Ramsey's career was one of glitter and accolade. The Cardiff City academy graduate picked up nine major trophies across his career, including a Serie A title with Juventus, whilst finishing as a runner-up for European glory by way of the Europa League twice, with Arsenal and Rangers.
But one common running joke has been the slew of celebrity passings that have occurred shortly after a goal from 'Rambo' over his illustrious career.
35-year-old Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement.
— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 7, 2026
He won nine titles and played for seven clubs across his career.
One of Wales’ most talented stars 👏🏴 pic.twitter.com/uBZK4XYISO
His final goal, a 92nd-minute winner against Atlas, coincided with the death of famous Italian fashion designed Giorgio Armani just four days later.
Typically, when Ramsey scored a goal, the world of fame, fortune and fashion held its collective breath, as a celebrity often met their end in the following days after the Welshman found the net. There’s a probably-not-credible track record of this, with more than 25 celebs falling foul of the curse over the course of his career.
Here are just a few celebrities who are alleged victims of the 'Aaron Ramsey Curse';
Steve Jobs - October 5, 2011 - Ramsey scored versus Tottenham on October 2nd
Whitney Houston - February 11, 2012 - Ramsey scored versus Sunderland the same day
Paul Walker - November 30, 2013 - Ramsey scored twice versus Cardiff the same day
Robin Williams - August 11, 2014 - Ramsey scored versus Man City on August 10th
David Bowie - January 10, 2016 - Ramsey scored versus Sunderland on January 9th
Alan Rickman - January 14, 2016 - Ramsey scored versus Liverpool on January 13th
Bruce Forsyth - August 18, 2017 - Ramsey scored versus Leicester on August 11th
Stephen Hawking - March 14, 2018 - Ramsey scored versus Milan on March 8th
Eric Bristow - April 5, 2018 - Ramsey scored twice versus CSKA Moscow the same day
Burt Reynolds - September 6, 2018 - Ramsey scored versus Ireland the same day
Giorgio Armani - September 4, 2025 - Ramsey scored versus Atlas on August 31st
Ramsey's Emotional Pet Search
Aaron Ramsey made only six appearances for Mexican side Pumas over 2025 before agreeing a mutual end to his contract to head home. This came after the Welshman's beloved dog, Halo, went missing during his family's stay in the country, disappearing in San Miguel de Allende on the 9th of October.
Aaron Ramsey was desperately searching for his dog, who had been missing for two weeks.
— The Footy Section (@FTBLsection) March 15, 2026
The Welshman, then playing for Mexican side Pumas UNAM, made an appeal on social media, offering $20,000 to anyone who provided decisive help in finding her.
His club allowed him to miss the… pic.twitter.com/IAH0bq4aXN
Halo was wearing a tracking collar at the time of her disapperance near a dog shelter, with Ramsey sharing the location pin from Google Maps and pleading for assistance from locals. He had offered a $10k reward for information, upped to $20k after a week of no progress. Heartbreakingly, the search was to no avail as the family departed without the dog.
His wife, Colleen, stated at the time of the incident that she had 'serious questions' regarding the missing pet, and stated her fears that they 'may never get answers'. She also added; 'We still haven't found Halo. I don't think we ever will'.
The story was one that broke the hearts of fans worldwide, and leaves his retirement from the game perfectly understandable. Many things, after all, are far bigger than football.
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