'An extremely special chapter' - Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger officially retires from international football with Germany
Goal | 01.09.2026 22:43
During his international career, Rüdiger represented Germany at six major tournaments and won the 2017 Confederations Cup. The centre-back felt the time was right to conclude his journey with the national team, allowing emerging talents to step forward. Rüdiger issued a comprehensive statement detailing his memorable tenure and expressing gratitude to those who shaped his international journey over the past decade.
