Wataru Endo, the midfielder and captain of Japan's national football team, has announced his retirement from professional football. This decision comes after he was unable to recover from a foot injury in time for Japan's upcoming match against the Netherlands.
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Japan's Wataru Endo retires due to injury
Wataru Endo, Japan's national team captain, has retired from professional football following an injury that prevented him from participating in a match against the Netherlands. His retirement marks the end of his aspirations for the 2026 World Cup.
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