"What I will never do is give up" – Kimmich rules out international retirement after Germany's World Cup exit
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich said he will not retire from international football after the team's loss to Paraguay in the World Cup knockout stage. He highlighted his determination to keep trying and took responsibility for the defeat, noting the disappointment of not delivering pride to German fans. Kimmich also reflected on previous early exits in the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
- ▪Kimmich converted his penalty in the shootout but Germany was eliminated by Paraguay.
- ▪He told MagentaTV that giving up is not an option and he will continue to pursue future opportunities with the national team.
- ▪The captain emphasized that all players share responsibility for the team's poor performance.
- ▪He recalled Germany's history of reaching semifinals or finals and expressed a desire to restore that legacy for the next generation.
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