Confirmed: Antonio Rudiger announces retirement from international football
Minutes after reports emerged claiming that Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger had decided to retire from international football, the German defender has made it official and announced that he has broug...
Antonio Rudiger, the 33-year-old German defender, has officially announced his retirement from international football after a 12-year career with Die Mannschaft. In an emotional post on social media, the Real Madrid star revealed that he has decided to make way for the new generation following deliberations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
After playing 86 matches for Germany, Rudiger expressed his gratitude towards his teammates, coaching staff, and the fans for their support over the years. He praised the friendships forged in the dressing room and at their accommodation, as well as the trust placed in him by the coaching and support staff. Rudiger also honored his mentors Jogi Löw, Hansi Flick, Julian Nagelsmann, and his youth national team mentor Horst Hrubesch.
With this announcement, Rudiger steps away from Germany after an illustrious tenure in which he won the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017.
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