Algeria’s captain, Riyad Mahrez, has retired from international football after their World Cup exit. The 35-year-old’s illustrious career, marked by 119 caps and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, concluded with a 2-0 loss to Switzerland. Mahrez leaves behind a legacy of 40 goals and 45 assists, solidifying his status as an African football great. His departure signals the end of a significant era for Algerian football. Algeria’s captain, Riyad Mahrez, has retired from international football after their World Cup exit. The 35-year-old’s illustrious career, marked by 119 caps and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, concluded with a 2-0 loss to Switzerland. Mahrez leaves behind a legacy of 40 goals and 45 assists, solidifying his status as an African football great. His departure signals the end of a significant era for Algerian football.
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End of an era! Riyad Mahrez retires after Algeria’s FIFA World Cup exit
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