{"id":43454,"date":"2025-05-27T23:36:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T23:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=43454"},"modified":"2025-05-27T23:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T23:36:27","slug":"so-sad-nathan-cleary-announces-devastating-news-of-retirement-after-serious-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=43454","title":{"rendered":"So Sad: Nathan Cleary Announces Devastating News of Retirement After Serious Abuse&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>So Sad: Nathan Cleary Announces Devastating News of Retirement After Serious Abuse&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>So Sad: Nathan Cleary Announces Devastating News of Retirement After Serious Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rugby league fans were left stunned and heartbroken today as Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary announced his sudden retirement from professional rugby. The 27-year-old halfback, known for his exceptional skill and leadership on the field, cited ongoing emotional and mental strain caused by sustained abuse and harassment as the reason behind his decision.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-43460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-1-12-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-1-12-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-1-12.jpeg 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In an emotional statement, Cleary revealed that the abuse\u2014both online and in person\u2014had taken a toll on his mental health, making it increasingly difficult to focus on the game he once loved. &#8220;This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I\u2019ve always tried to be strong for my team, my family, and the fans, but the abuse has crossed a line.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cleary\u2019s retirement marks a huge loss for the Panthers and the NRL as a whole. With three premierships, a Clive Churchill Medal, and countless memorable moments, his impact on the sport is undeniable.<\/p>\n<p>His announcement has sparked an outpouring of support from fans, players, and mental health advocates, who are now calling for stronger protections for athletes. Cleary hopes his story raises awareness about the serious effects of abuse in sport and the need for real change.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So Sad: Nathan Cleary Announces Devastating News of Retirement After Serious Abuse&#8230; &nbsp; So Sad: Nathan Cleary Announces Devastating News of Retirement After Serious Abuse Rugby league fans were left stunned and heartbroken today as Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary announced his sudden retirement from professional rugby. 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