Injury-plagued World Cup winner Umtiti, 31, retires

ESPN Spain EN 20 September 2025 at 12:56(Processed: 20 September 2025 at 12:56)

Samuel Umtiti, the 31-year-old French defender and 2018 World Cup winner, has announced his retirement from professional football. His career was significantly hampered by persistent knee injuries in its latter stages.