<p>German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has retired from international soccer, the 33-year-old said on Monday.</p><p>Gundogan, who joined Barcelona from Manchester City last year, made his debut for Germany in 2011 and scored 19 goals in 82 appearances for the national side,</p>.Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer retires from international football.<p>"After a few weeks of consideration, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team career," Gundogan posted on social media.</p><p>"I look back with great pride on 82 international matches for my home country -– a number I could never have dreamed of when I made my debut for the senior national team in 2011."</p><p>Gundogan featured in all five games for Germany at Euro 2024 and his last international appearance came in their quarter-final defeat to eventual winners Spain.</p><p>"My highlight was definitely the huge honour of being able to lead the team as captain at our home European Championship this summer," Gundogan said.</p><p>"But even before the tournament, I felt a certain tiredness in my body and also in my head, which got me thinking. And the games at club and national level are not getting any less."</p>
<p>German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has retired from international soccer, the 33-year-old said on Monday.</p><p>Gundogan, who joined Barcelona from Manchester City last year, made his debut for Germany in 2011 and scored 19 goals in 82 appearances for the national side,</p>.Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer retires from international football.<p>"After a few weeks of consideration, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team career," Gundogan posted on social media.</p><p>"I look back with great pride on 82 international matches for my home country -– a number I could never have dreamed of when I made my debut for the senior national team in 2011."</p><p>Gundogan featured in all five games for Germany at Euro 2024 and his last international appearance came in their quarter-final defeat to eventual winners Spain.</p><p>"My highlight was definitely the huge honour of being able to lead the team as captain at our home European Championship this summer," Gundogan said.</p><p>"But even before the tournament, I felt a certain tiredness in my body and also in my head, which got me thinking. And the games at club and national level are not getting any less."</p>