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Joshua Kimmich Rules Out International Retirement After Germany's World Cup Exit

Following Germany's unexpected exit from the World Cup, midfielder Joshua Kimmich has stated he will not retire from international football. Kimmich acknowledged that the team's failure to advance rests on the players themselves. He also commented that teams failing to win in 120 minutes deserve to be eliminated.

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Joshua Kimmich Rules Out International Retirement After Germany's World Cup Exit

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What Happened

Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich has declared he will not retire from international football despite the team's World Cup elimination. Kimmich stated, "What I will never do is give up." He also accepted responsibility for the team's performance, saying the failure is on the players.

Kimmich further commented on the team's situation, noting that "Si no logras ganar en 120 minutos, mereces quedar eliminado," which translates to "If you don't manage to win in 120 minutes, you deserve to be eliminated." The specific context of the locker room response to the exit was also mentioned, though details were not provided.

The articles do not provide further context on the specific matches or the overall tournament performance leading to the elimination, nor do they detail the reactions within the locker room beyond Kimmich's statements.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Joshua Kimmich will not retire from international football.

  2. 2

    Germany has been eliminated from the World Cup.

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    Kimmich stated that the team's failure is on the players.

  4. 4

    Kimmich believes teams that do not win in 120 minutes deserve elimination.

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nbcnewsNBC News
Highlights Joshua Kimmich's quote regarding the team's performance and the justification for elimination after extended play.
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yahoo-sportsYahoo Sports
Focuses on Joshua Kimmich's personal commitment to the German national team and his reaction to the World Cup exit.
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4 articles · chronological
NBC NewsNBC News
Joshua Kimmich: “Si no logras ganar en 120 minutos, mereces quedar eliminado”
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Joshua Kimmich says Germany failure is on the players
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Germany star on locker room response to stunning World Cup exit
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
"What I will never do is give up" – Kimmich rules out international retirement after Germany's World Cup exit

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4 articles · chronological

NBC NewsNBC News
Joshua Kimmich: “Si no logras ganar en 120 minutos, mereces quedar eliminado”
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Joshua Kimmich says Germany failure is on the players
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Germany star on locker room response to stunning World Cup exit
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
"What I will never do is give up" – Kimmich rules out international retirement after Germany's World Cup exit

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