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Nicolás Otamendi retires from international football
Argentina defender Nicolás Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, ending his national team career.
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Five Stars Retire from International Football Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Manuel Neuer, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Guillermo Ochoa, and Patrik Schick have ended their international careers following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France coach Didier Deschamps also stepped down after 14 years. The quintet leaves behind decades of service, World Cup titles, and continental triumphs.
Players
Neymar says Brazil career over after World Cup exit
Neymar announced his international retirement after Brazil's 2-1 loss to Norway in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, came off the bench but could not prevent elimination.
Players
Riyad Mahrez retires from Algeria national team after World Cup exit
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football following a 2-0 World Cup loss to Switzerland. The 35-year-old ends his 12-year career with 120 caps and 40 goals, second all-time in both categories for Algeria.
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Alaba: Austria Must Be Proud Despite World Cup Exit
Austria captain David Alaba, record player Marko Arnautovic, and goalkeeper Alexander Schlager reflect on their World Cup exit after a 3-0 loss to Spain. Despite the disappointment, they emphasize pride in reaching the knockout rounds for the first time since 1998.