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Antonio Rudiger Retires from Germany National Team After 12 Years

German defender Antonio Rudiger announced his retirement from the national team to focus on Real Madrid.

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Antonio Rudiger announced on September 1, 2026, that he is retiring from the German national team after 12 years of service. [1] Jurgen Klopp is expected to take over as the new German national team coach, with his debut match scheduled for September 24, 2026, against the Netherlands. [2] Rudiger stated in a social media post that he is ending his national team career to open the path for the new generation. [3] Antonio Rudiger played 86 official matches over 12 years as an international player for Germany. [4] Antonio Rudiger stated that he is prioritizing his physical condition and wants to open the path for the new generation of the German national team. [5] Rüdiger stated in an Instagram post that he is ending his career to clear the way for the young generation after more than 12 years with the senior German men's team. [6] The 33-year-old defender from Neukölln in Berlin made 86 international appearances for Germany during his tenure. [7] Antonio Rudiger stated that he would end his international career after more than 12 years with the senior squad to make way for the new generation. [8] The 33-year-old player, who originated from the Neukölln district of Berlin, communicated this decision via an Instagram post. [9] The announcement comes two months after Germany was eliminated in the Round of 16 of the World Cup by Paraguay on penalties, in which Rudiger played 110 minutes. [10] Antonio Rudiger stated that he will now focus his professional career fully on his club, Real Madrid, where he joined in 2022. [11] Antonio Rudiger played in three World Cups: Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, and North America 2026. [12]
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  1. Antonio Rudiger announced on September 1, 2026, that he is retiring from the German national team after 12 years of service. · EL NACIONAL
  2. Jurgen Klopp is expected to take over as the new German national team coach, with his debut match scheduled for September 24, 2026, against the Netherlands. · EL NACIONAL
  3. Rudiger stated in a social media post that he is ending his national team career to open the path for the new generation. · EL NACIONAL
  4. Antonio Rudiger played 86 official matches over 12 years as an international player for Germany. · Quadratín Michoacán
  5. Antonio Rudiger stated that he is prioritizing his physical condition and wants to open the path for the new generation of the German national team. · Quadratín Michoacán
  6. Rüdiger stated in an Instagram post that he is ending his career to clear the way for the young generation after more than 12 years with the senior German men's team. · Winnipeg Free Press
  7. The 33-year-old defender from Neukölln in Berlin made 86 international appearances for Germany during his tenure. · Winnipeg Free Press
  8. Antonio Rudiger stated that he would end his international career after more than 12 years with the senior squad to make way for the new generation. · Record
  9. The 33-year-old player, who originated from the Neukölln district of Berlin, communicated this decision via an Instagram post. · Record
  10. The announcement comes two months after Germany was eliminated in the Round of 16 of the World Cup by Paraguay on penalties, in which Rudiger played 110 minutes. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  11. Antonio Rudiger stated that he will now focus his professional career fully on his club, Real Madrid, where he joined in 2022. · Excélsior
  12. Antonio Rudiger played in three World Cups: Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, and North America 2026. · Quadratín Michoacán
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