Antonio Rüdiger retires from German national team after 12 years

In Germany, Antonio Rüdiger, a defender for Real Madrid, announced his retirement from the national team. He made this decision public via Instagram, stating it was time to allow younger players to take his place. Rüdiger's retirement follows Germany's World Cup exit against Paraguay, where he played 110 minutes. He expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaches during his 12-year international career, which included 86 appearances.