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Injury Forces World Cup Absence, Liverpool Player Announces International Retirement
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Japanese football midfielder Wataru Endo has announced his retirement from international duty. This decision comes after a foot injury ruled him out of the upcoming tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
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Endo, who plays for Liverpool, sustained an injury on February 11th during an English Premier League match against Sunderland. "I did everything I could to be ready for the World Cup, but I couldn't fully recover from the injury. Given the circumstances, I've decided to retire from international football," AFP quoted Endo as saying.
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