Injury-plagued World Cup winner Umtiti, 31, retires
ESPN Spain EN 18 September 2025 at 22:56(Processed: 18 September 2025 at 22:56)
Samuel Umtiti, the 31-year-old French defender and World Cup winner, has announced his retirement from professional football. His career was significantly hampered by persistent knee injuries that limited his playing time in recent years. Umtiti was a key player for France in their 2018 World Cup triumph and also had a notable club career with Lyon and Barcelona.
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