Swiss Goalkeeper Sommer Retires From International Football

Yann Sommer, Switzerland’s goalkeeper, announced his retirement from international football on Monday, capping a 12-year career that included 94 appearances for the national team.

The 35-year-old featured in all five of Switzerland’s Euro 2024 matches.

His last international game was a quarter-final loss to England on penalties.

“My time with the national team has meant a lot to me,” Inter Milan’s Sommer said in a statement released by the Swiss football association.

“I look back with pride on the many unforgettable moments, the exciting matches, the victories celebrated together and the challenges we have overcome together.”

Sommer has been a significant figure for the Swiss since succeeding Diego Benaglio as their number one ten years ago.

Switzerland has reached the knockout stage in the last six major competitions.

Sommer saved the clinching penalty from France’s Kylian Mbappe in the Euro 2020 last 16, advancing his team to their first major quarterfinal since 1954.

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