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Lahm 'hangs the hat' on international career after guiding Germany to WC glory

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Last Updated : Jul 18 2014 | 5:55 PM IST

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has retired from his international football career after he led his side to the World Cup glory in Brazil.

The Bayern Munich defender, who can also be of use in midfield, has played 113 times for Germany, The BBC reported.

30-year-old Lahm will, however, continue to play for his club Bayern, where he renewed his contract until 2018 shortly before the World Cup kicked of in June.

The German Football Association confirmed the skipper's retirement from the national side, the report added.

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First Published: Jul 18 2014 | 5:39 PM IST

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