Jerome Boateng retires: Former Bayern Munich defender draws curtain over illustrious career

Former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, a World Cup winner with Germany in 2014, announced his retirement from professional football on Friday. The 37-year-old, who made 76 appearances for Germany between 2009 and 2018, spent 10 years at Bayern after joining from Manchester City in 2011, winning nine Bundesliga titles and two Champions League trophies….

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Neymar won’t have problems securing Brazil World Cup spot if in top shape, says Ancelotti

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar’s physical condition will be crucial for his inclusion in the national team for next year’s World Cup, following the 33-year-old forward’s omission from recent qualifiers. Ancelotti left Neymar out of his 23-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia, citing a minor leg muscle injury. However,…

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Mbappe says mental health remains taboo in elite sports

France captain Kylian Mbappe said top athletes are still reluctant to speak freely about mental health because they fear being judged, adding that his passion for the game is what keeps him from becoming disillusioned with football. In a wide-ranging interview with L’Equipe Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-old forward spoke candidly about the pressure he…

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