Germany World Cup Hero Mats Hummels To Retire At Season's End

Mats Hummels, a key figure in Germany's 2014 World Cup triumph, has announced he will retire from football at the end of the current season.

The veteran defender, currently playing for Roma, confirmed his decision in a heartfelt video shared on Instagram on Friday.

In the video, the 36-year-old spoke candidly about facing a moment no footballer can avoid, saying, After more than 18 years of everything football has given me, Im ending my career this summer.

Mats Hummels began his professional journey in the youth system at Bayern Munich, making his senior debut at the age of 18.

He later moved to Borussia Dortmund, where he rose to prominence under Jurgen Klopp, becoming a vital part of the squad that won back-to-back Bundesliga titles.