Antonio Rüdiger Retires From Germany Duty After 12-Year International Career
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has announced his retirement from international football after 12 years with Germany. The 33-year-old made his debut in 2014 and finishes with 86 appearances and three goals for the national team. His final major outing came at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Germany were eliminated by Paraguay in the knockout stage. Rüdiger said he is stepping aside to give younger players an opportunity and will now focus fully on his club career. He also thanked his former teammates, coaches, support staff and Germany supporters for their role in his international journey.
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