Kimmich rules out international retirement after Germany's World Cup exit

Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has dismissed any thoughts of retiring from international football following the team's exit from the World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. Kimmich expressed his determination to continue representing Germany, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the players for the team's failure. He reflected on the disappointment of not delivering a proud moment for fans and acknowledged the need for the team to take ownership of its performance. The 31-year-old scored in the shootout, but it was insufficient to secure advancement in the tournament.

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