Farewell to Alexandra Popp: An emotional moment for women's football!

Farewell to Alexandra Popp: An emotional moment for women's football!

In a moving farewell game in Duisburg, the legendary Alexandra Popp, the long -time captain of the German national soccer team of women, received a warm farewell. The fans - 25,500 in number - rose from their places and rewarded the striker with frenetic applause and many emotions while her eyes filled with tears. In the test game against Australia, Popp was replaced after only 15 minutes without scoring her 68th goal. A moment that shaped the entire atmosphere of the event.

The captain's armband was symbolically handed over to right -back Giulia Gwinn, who greeted Popp with a warm hug. While the teammates stood and clapped, Nicole Anyomi from Eintracht Frankfurt came into play as a Popp substitute. The farewell of the 33-year-old marks the end of an era in German women's football, which was characterized by outstanding achievements and a deep connection to the team. "With a lot of pride and honor, I always carried the eagle on my chest every day and game for games," Popp remembered her time in the national jersey, which started in Duisburg in 2010.

a farewell full of honors

Before the kick-off, the DFB was also appreciated with a worthy manner: Marina Hegering, who ended her career in the national team after 42 international matches, and Merle Frohms, who was said goodbye to the DFB jersey after 52 games. Alexandra Popp, with 83 goals the third most successor player in the history of the DFB, goes into football history and leaves a big gap. Only Birgit Prinz with 128 goals and the late Heidi Mohr with 83 goals are more successful. Popp has raised women's football to a new level and will always be remembered for their ability to shine at crucial moments.