'I just never wanted to believe that it would have come this soon' - Megan Campbell announces retirement

"Football has been my life for over 25 years. It has given me so many amazing opportunities, allowed me to travel the world and to meet some of the best people. It has helped me to become the person I am today."

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 - 11:56

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Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell has announced her retirement from football following a successful international and club career.

Campbell made 57 appearance in an Irish shirt. She made her WNT debut in August 2011 when introduced in the 68th minute against Switzerland in an International Friendly in Richmond Park. She made her first senior start in the Uefa Women's European Championship qualifier loss to France in Cork the following month. Her first goal came against Northern Ireland in the Cyprus Cup win in March 2013.