Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 43, bringing an end to a playing career spanning roughly a quarter of a century. Multiple outlets report that Gordon’s career totals about 24 to 25 years, depending on how the start date is counted. He is widely described as a long-serving figure for both Scotland and Heart of Midlothian (Hearts). The reports note that Gordon began his senior career with Hearts and later played for clubs including Sunderland and Celtic, in addition to returning to Hearts for further spells. BBC News, Sky Sports and other outlets state that his international and club career concludes with his retirement announcement, though the specific next steps beyond ending his playing role are not broadly detailed in the available summaries. Yahoo Sports also frames the move in terms of succession, asking who could take over in the Scotland goalkeeping role. Overall, the sources agree on the timing of the retirement, his age, and the length of his career, while providing varying emphasis on legacy and who may replace him.