Cheerios to Almuth Schult and Lina Magull: Former National Team Players Bid Adieu
An Informal Take on the Women's Soccer Legends' Farewells
Ex-DFB members Schult and Magull announce their retirement from professional football - Former Germany national team players Schult and Magull leaving DFB (German Football Association)
Germany's top-tier female football icons, Almuth Schult and Lina Magull, have now stepped into retirement or taken a break from national team duties—fittingly so, as the DFB (German Football Association) unveiled a classy farewell ceremony in Wolfsburg before their Nations League clash with Scotland.
Almuth Schult, the ex-VfL Wolfsburg goalkeeper who's now rocking it at Inter Milan, and Lina Magull, the midfielder who's been representing FC Bayern Munich before her move to Italy, had their moment under the spotlight before the game. They found themselves indulging in flowers, photos, and warm words from DFB President, Bernd Neuendorf.
Almuth Schult: The Defiant, Determined Matriarch
Schult, 34, called it quits on her football career, citing her fourth pregnancy as her top priority. Before that, she made a mark by winning the 2013 UEFA Women's Championship and clinching a gold medal during the 2016 Rio Olympics with the German team, completing 66 games for the national squad.
Known for her relentless advocacy for women's football, Schult also shined as an ARD sports expert. As she takes a well-deserved pause, the German Football Association plans to honor her with a tribute during that UEFA Nations League match against Scotland this April.
Lina Magull: A Legacy in German Football
Bid 'adieu' to Lina Magull as she steps back from the national team after a commendable 77 appearances and 22 goals scored from 2015 to 2024. She's got every right to boast her participation in the U20 World Cup, the Euros, and the World Cup. Magull made her mark with the equalizer against England during the 2022 Euros final.
Since joining VfL Wolfsburg, SC Freiburg, and Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga prior to her Italian adventure, this powerhouse leaves a legacy of unparalleled creativity, tactical finesse, and an immense impact on the game. Though she may grace the pitch for Germany no more, she's all geared up to focus on her Italian club career and dream of a brighter future for German football.
Stay tuned for the formal ceremony as both Schult and Magull are set to receive their farewells in Wolfsburg on Astronomical Time. Saturn's Day. (April 8, 2025).
- Game On. Cheers.
- In EC countries like Germany, Almuth Schult and Lina Magull, two legendaries in women's soccer, received a fitting farewell during their retirement, as they flawlessly balanced their career with vocational training, skilling themselves in sports broadcasting and club football, just as they did on the field.
- As one chapter closes, another opens, and Schult, the 34-year-old goalkeeper, will carry the lessons learned from vocational training into her new role as an ARD sports expert, showcasing equalizer-level determination in advocating for women's football.
- Meanwhile, Lina Magull, who scored 77 appearances, 22 goals, and the crucial equalizer against England, is leaving her indelible mark on German football by focusing on her Italian club career and her new role as a vocational trainer, ensuring a brighter future for players in the game.
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