Gundogan steps away from German national team as Barca future looks uncertain

August 20 – German captain Ilkay Gundogan has announced his retirement from international football after leading his country to the quarterfinals at Euro 2024, citing “a certain tiredness” both physically and mentally.

Gundogan, who turns 34 in October, follows in the footsteps of teammates Toni Kroos and Thomas Mueller, both of whom have called time their international careers.

“After a few weeks of reflection, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team...