David Alaba reflects on future after Austria's World Cup exit

Austria national team captain David Alaba did not commit to his future following Austria's elimination from the World Cup after a 3-0 defeat to Spain on July 3. He stated he had focused solely on the tournament and has yet to consider his next steps on or off the field. Alaba made his World Cup debut this summer, contributing to Austria’s qualification for the tournament for the first time since 1998. His contract with Real Madrid expired at the end of June, and he plans to take time to process the loss before making decisions about his future. Teammate Marko Arnautovic is reportedly set to retire from international play, with emotional farewells among the team.

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