Before achieving glory with the Argentine national team in the World Cup held in Qatar, Lionel Messi was close to winning his first World Cup in 2014, however, Germany ruined the dream of the maximum winner of the Golden Ball (7). Now, one of the culprits for Leo's failure to win the coveted title in Brazil has decided to retire from professional football, after years of losing popularity in Europe.
The Maracana was the stage where the team coached by Alejandro Sabella faced the Teutons, in search of the third title in its history. Despite having the best player in the world in the Albiceleste squad, Argentina lost the final with a goal in extra time (scored by Mario Götze).
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Now, a member of the German squad has decided to retire from soccer. At the age of 34, he stepped aside after winning the World Cup in Brazil and having great performances with Real Madrid and Arsenal. He is midfielder Mezut Özil, who announced that he is leaving professional football after not having stood out in recent seasons.
Mezut Ozil's professional career:
The former German player made his professional debut with FC Schalke 04. He excelled with Werder Bremen and this allowed him to make the jump to Real Madrid, where he won a Champions League and played against Lionel Messi. He showed his talent in the Premier League with Arsenal, but since 2020 he was in Turkey with Fenerbache and İstanbul Başakşehir F. K.
