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Sarah Rendell

"After many intense and emotional years in professional football, I have made a difficult decision to retire this summer," German legend hangs up boots at just 31

Melanie Leupolz of Germany looks on during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Germany and Morocco at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on July 24, 2023 in Melbourne / Naarm, Australia.

German international Melanie Leupolz has announced she is retiring from professional football at the age of 31.

The Real Madrid midfielder has suffered with two injuries this season, which is thought to have been a contributing factor in her decision.

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