Germany striker Alexandra Popp signed off her international career in a 2-1 friendly loss to Australia.
Wolfsburg's Popp, who has 67 international goals, was withdrawn in tears in the 15th-minute in a pre-planned substitution in front of 26,263 fans inside the MSV-Arena.
Popp, who won Olympic gold with Germany in 2016, played in four Women's World Cups, captaining the side in France in 2019 and again in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. She also led Germany to the final of the European Championship in 2022, when they lost in extra time against Sarina Wiegman's England.Attempt missed. Pia-Sophie Wolter header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Felicitas Rauch with a cross following a set piece situation.Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.Offside, Germany. Lina Magull is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Winonah Heatley header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.Delay in match because of an injury Steph Catley .Attempt saved. Pia-Sophie Wolter left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
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