"Former Bayern Munich center-back Jerome Boateng announced his retirement via Instagram on Friday. The 2014 World Cup winner had a very successful career on the pitch, but has found his way into a variety of issues over the past few years. At 37-years-old, it was time for the defender to call it a career and turn his focus to whatever lies next:"
"Bayern Munich's win over Chelsea showed us a level of guts and mentality that we have not seen in a while. How good has Harry Kane been? Can he keep up this torrid pace? Who's your guy - Lewandowski or Kane? Will Kane see out his contract...or maybe even extend? If Kane leaves, who can possibly replace him? The usual suspects (Erling Haaland, Benjamin Šeško, Viktor Gyökeres, Nick Woltemade) are all likely off the table. Some names to watch on Julian Nagelsmann's "shadow team.""
Jerome Boateng announced his retirement via Instagram at age 37. The 2014 World Cup winner enjoyed a highly successful career but faced several off-field issues in recent years. As a defender he combined long-range passing to streaking attackers with strong defensive suppression. Boateng's playing career has concluded as he prepares for his next chapter. Bayern Munich's recent win over Chelsea demonstrated renewed guts and mentality. Harry Kane's current form sparks debate about sustainability and comparisons with Robert Lewandowski. Questions surround Kane's contract and potential replacements, with many top names unlikely. The podcast highlights Nagelsmann's shadow team and reviews Task, Episode 2.
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