ISTANBUL (AP) â Former Germany midfielder Mesut Ăzil, who won the World Cup in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34. Ăzil said injuries played a role in his decision. âI've had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity,â Ăzil wrote on social media. "But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it's become more and more clear that it's time to leave the big stage of football.
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