Berlin, Sept 1, 2026 (AFP) - Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement

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2026-09-01

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for the four-time world champions. "After some time reflecting, the moment has come for me to end my national team career and clear the way for the young generation," Rudiger said in a social media post. Rudiger made his debut in 2014, a month before Germany won t......

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