Alexandra Popp is retiring from the German women’s national soccer team next month after a career which included the Olympic gold medal in 2016, the bronze at the Paris Olympics this year and finishing runner-up at the 2022 European Championship.

Germany captain Alexandra Popp has retired from the national team after a 14-year stint. The 33-year-old striker made 144 appearances for Germany and scored 64 goals, ranking third on the all-time scorers list for the national team behind Birgit Prinz and Heidi Mohr.

Alexandra Popp, captain of the women's national team, has retired from international football ending her 14-year career with the side. The Olympic gold medalist is still going strong with Wolfsburg.

Captain Alexandra Popp announced her retirement from the Germany national team on Monday, citing a "gut" decision. The 33-year-old, who has played in 144 international matches and scored 67 goals, will say goodbye in a friendly with Australia in Duisburg on October 28.

Germany captain Alexandra Popp on Monday announced she will retire from international duty after a friendly against Australia in Duisburg, where her professional career began, on October 28.