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Algeria's Aïssa Mandi Announces International Retirement After 2026 World Cup
Algerian central defender Aïssa Mandi, aged 34, has announced his retirement from international football following a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign. Mandi, who also left LOSC Lille this summer, made the announcement via a video on social media, delivering an emotional farewell. He leaves as the most capped player in Algeria's national team history, ending a career that spanned over a decade and included the historic AFCON 2019 triumph. His retirement follows that of Riyad Mahrez, who also stepped down after the World Cup. Mandi expressed gratitude for the unforgettable moments with the Fennecs, particularly the second star that marked the country's history, and stated he leaves with a sense of duty fulfilled.
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