'Nowhere else on planet I'd want to play'
Retiring keeper Joe Hart says he's "blessed" to have played for Celtic as he bowed out with a Scottish league and cup Double.
www.bbc.co.ukI don’t have live access to current news in this moment. However, I can summarize the most recent widely reported developments around Joe Hart up to early 2024–2025, and point you to reliable places to check for the very latest.
Core update (as of latest widely reported cycle)
- Joe Hart announced retirement from professional football at the end of the 2023–24 season with Celtic, concluding a two-decade club and international career, including a long stint with Manchester City and 75 England caps. This marked the end of a notable era for a goalkeeper who spent his peak years at City and later featured prominently for Celtic [BBC coverage and major outlets around Feb 2024].[4]
Recent club and status context
- Hart’s later career included a return to competitive action with Celtic, where he helped the club secure domestic success before stepping away from professional football. Several outlets reported his retirement plans and reflections on his time in Scotland and England. For example, coverage noted his retirement announcement and subsequent feelings about finishing at Celtic [BBC article; multiple recaps].[2][4]
What to check for the latest
- If you want the absolute latest (resulting from transfers, public statements, or a formal retirement update), I’d recommend checking:
- Major sports outlets’ transfer and FIFA/UEFA sections (BBC Sport, Sky Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports)
- Celtic FC official communications and Joe Hart’s social media profiles
- Reputable news aggregators (BBC, Reuters, AP) for any breaking updates today
Would you like me to pull the current top headlines from a few trusted sources or verify Hart’s status as of today and provide direct links? I can also provide a quick snapshot table comparing his career highlights and England caps if that would help.