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Antonio Rüdiger bids farewell to German national team

Defender Antonio Rüdiger has announced his retirement from the Germany national team, where he played 86 times.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Defender Antonio Rüdiger announced his retirement from the German national team on Tuesday. The center-back, who plays for Real Madrid, revealed that his last match for the 'Mannschaft' took place at the 2026 World Cup. Rüdiger expressed that his time with the national team was a 'very special chapter' in his career.

During his international career, Rüdiger donned the Germany jersey on 86 occasions. He was part of various major competitions, contributing to the national team’s efforts over the years.

At 33, Rüdiger is now focusing on his club career in Spain, where he plays under José Mourinho.

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