Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement
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September 1, 2026
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BERLIN, Germany (AFP)—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.
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