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World Cup Champion Samuel Umtiti Retires Due to Injuries

9/16/2025

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Samuel Umtiti, 31, retired from professional football on September 15, 2025, due to knee injuries.
The French defender, part of France's 2018 World Cup-winning team, shared an emotional farewell on Instagram.
He began at Lyon, winning the Coupe de France, then joined Barcelona in 2016, securing seven major trophies.
Umtiti made 134 appearances for Barcelona, scoring two goals and contributing to two La Liga and three Copa del Rey titles.
His later career at Lecce and Lille was hampered by injuries, leading to limited playtime.

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Samuel Umtiti, 31, retired from professional football on September 15, 2025, due to knee injuries.
The French defender, part of France's 2018 World Cup-winning team, shared an emotional farewell on Instagram.
He began at Lyon, winning the Coupe de France, then joined Barcelona in 2016, securing seven major trophies.
Umtiti made 134 appearances for Barcelona, scoring two goals and contributing to two La Liga and three Copa del Rey titles.
His later career at Lecce and Lille was hampered by injuries, leading to limited playtime.