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France’s Sekou Macalou publicly responds to retirement reports

France international Sekou Macalou has pushed back against reports that he has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect, insisting that any announcement about his future will come from him.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12:32 PM
France’s Sekou Macalou publicly responds to retirement reports
Key Things to Know
  • France international Sekou Macalou has denied reports claiming he has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect.
  • French outlet Midi Olympique reported that Macalou had agreed to end his career early due to hip issues.
  • Macalou stated on Instagram that any official decision regarding his future will come strictly from him.
The Story in 60 Seconds

France international Sekou Macalou has refuted reports claiming he has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect. French outlet Midi Olympique previously reported that the 31-year-old Stade Français back-rower had informed teammates of his retirement due to a persistent hip issue, despite having a contract that runs through next June.

In an Instagram response, Macalou clarified that he has made no official announcement regarding his future and criticized others for speaking on his behalf. The 20-cap French international, who has spent over a decade with Stade Français and won the European Challenge Cup in 2017, maintained that any career decision remains his alone to announce.

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