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Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger is expected to be out of action for up to two months, sources have told ESPN, after undergoing knee surgery on Tuesday.

Antonio Rüdiger needs to show "class" and respect for others, German national team sporting director Rudi Völler has said, after the defender appeared to throw ice toward the referee during Real Madrid's Copa del Rey loss to Barcelona.

Bayern Munich midfielder/forward Thomas Müller has rejected a contract offer from FC Cincinnati, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Take a look at the incredible numbers and trophies behind Thomas Müller's Bayern Munich career as the 35-year-old announces he will leave the club this summer.

Thomas Müller will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, ending a 25-year career with the club, after not being offered a new contract.

Germany and Roma centre-back Mats Hummels will retire at the end of the season, the 2014 World Cup winner said on Friday.

Check out the best moments from Lamine Yamal, Florian Wirtz and Jude Bellingham as they top ESPN's 39 best U21 men's players.

Jan Aage Fjørtoft details the strengths of Florian Wirtz as he is named at No. 2 on ESPN's 39 best U21 players.

With the international break done and dusted with all the major World Cup contenders in action, who's looking sharp right now and who needs work in the next 14 months? LME breaks it down.

On "The Football Reporters" podcast, Rob Dawson reveals the players clubs are most itching to sign from the TransferRoom meeting in Berlin.