Japan's Wataru Endo signs for retirement after injury recovery failure.

    

Japan captain and Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has announced his retirement from international football after failing to recover from a persistent foot injury. The 33-year-old withdrew from Japan's World Cup squad just three days before the tournament and has officially stepped away from national team duty.

Injury and Withdrawal Details

The Injury: He suffered a severe foot injury playing for Liverpool in February.

Recovery Struggle: Surgery and rehab failed to get him fully fit for the World Cup.

Squad Replacement: Shuto Machino has been called up to take his spot.

Official Statement: You can read the full statement via Al Jazeera Sports.

Career Highlights and Legacy

Role: Endo has been the captain for Japan since the 2022 World Cup.

Caps: He retires with 73 caps and 4 goals for the Samurai Blue.

Legacy: He was a major figure in Japan's historic wins over Germany and Spain.

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