Antonio Rudiger steps down from Germany national team duty
German defender Antonio Rudiger shared on Tuesday that he is retiring from international play to dedicate his attention to his club, Real Madrid. In an Instagram post, he stated, "After some time reflecting, the moment has come for me to end my national team career and clear...way for the young generation." The 33-year-old represented Germany in three World Cups and earned a total of 86 caps.