Germany captain Philipp Lahm is set to announce his retirement from international football with immediate effect, according to Germany’s Bild newspaper.
The 30-year-old, who got his hands on the World Cup on Sunday, is reported to have already informed coach Joachim Low of his decision to step down both as captain and as a player.
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