Sporza is the Flemish public-service sports broadcaster of VRT, delivering radio/TV coverage of major events; it has highlighted Chris Froome's retirement after a 19-year pro career.
Chris Froome has confirmed his retirement from professional cycling following a career marked by four Tour de France titles and multiple Grand Tours. He has not raced since a crash in August 2025 and serious chest injuries last year, with new details of a pericardial rupture revealed by his wife. The announcement closes a chapter that began with Team Sky and continued through Israel Premier-Tech.