Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Bayern 'surprised' by timing of Lahm's retirement decision (The Associated Press)

Bayern's Philipp Lahm, center, controls the ball besides Wolfsburg's Yannick Gerhardt, left, and Wolfsburg's Maximilian Arnold during the German Soccer Cup match between FC Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Bayern Munich says it is ''surprised'' by Philipp Lahm's decision to announce his retirement on his own. Lahm, who has played in 501 competitive games for Bayern and helped Germany win the 2014 World Cup, said Tuesday he has decided to quit at the end of the season, one year before his contract ends, and turn down the vacant role of sporting director at the club.


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