The world of football is a perpetual motion of young talents emerging and seasoned veterans bowing out, but the announcement of Mats Hummels’ retirement at the end of this season has struck a particularly poignant chord. The 36-year-old German centre-back, who has spent nearly two decades on the football landscape, revealed his decision via social
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Germany’s preliminary squad for Euro 2024 was announced recently, with some notable absentees such as Mats Hummels and Leon Goretzka. Manager Julian Nagelsmann included four goalkeepers in his squad, with Alexander Nübel joining the ranks alongside Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann, and Marc-André ter Stegen. Nagelsmann emphasized the importance of sticking with the players he has