Watch: Wesley Sneijder Trolled For Dramatic Weight Gain Post Retirement

While some commented that Wesley Sneijder was thoroughly enjoying his retirement, others took digs at the pace at which he has gone out of shape.

Dutch Hero Wesley Sneijder Announces Retirement From Football

Wesley Sneijder made the announcement while speaking to the YouTube channel of his hometown club FC Utrecht.

Watch: Wesley Sneijder Threatens To Quit Qatar In Furious Rant After Red Card, Tweets Apology

Wesley Sneijder vowed to not play in Qatar again after he was shown a red card during a Qatar Stars League match.

Wesley Sneijder Announces Retirement From International Football With Netherlands

Wesley Sneijder played in the Dutch national team for 15 years.

Wesley Sneijder Shines as Netherlands Stay on Course for Euro 2016 Berth

Wesley Sneijder, Georginio Wijnaldum netted a goal each to help The Netherlands register an all important 2-1 win over Kazakhstan in their Euro 2016 qualifier.

FIFA World Cup 2014: Dutch Fate Undeserved, Says Wesley Sneijder

Argentina won 4-2 on penalties against the Netherlands after the semifinal contest finished 0-0 following extra time. They will play Germany in the final on Sunday. Netherlands playmaker Wesley Sneijder said his team deserved much better.

Wesley Sneijder snubbed for Netherlands friendly against Portugal

Van Gaal last month demoted Sneijder from his job as team captain, saying he wasn't in sufficiently good shape. Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is the new Oranje captain for the Aug. 14 match.

Robin van Persie replaces Wesley Sneijder as Holland captain

Sneijder was only able to wear the captain's armband during four matches in the past year. Van Persie wore the band for the first time in Jakarta.

Wesley Sneijder won't play until new offer settled: Inter Milan

Inter Milan have paved the way for Wesley Sneijder to leave the club in January after confirming the Dutch midfielder will not play again until he has agreed to an "adjusted" contract.

Didier Drogba asks permission to leave China's Shenhua on loan

Cote D'Ivoire striker Didier Drogba has asked FIFA for special permission to leave China's Shanghai Shenhua on loan despite being outside the official transfer window.