fifa.noJSVideoMessage According to popular wisdom, it is always best to bow out on a high note. Translated into the sporting world, that means players should retire at their peak, and in a sense that is exactly what Nadine Kessler did – even if she did not do so voluntarily. In 2014 the then 26-year-old was named FIFA Women"s World Player of the Year, but was subsequently unable to return to the spotlight.
Having been plagued by injuries, the Germany international hung up her boots in April 2016. “The last two years have been the most difficult of my life,” the 2013 European Championship winner told FIFA.com, her voice trembling with emotion as she recalled making the difficult decision. “I fought against it a lot. I still had a lot of aims and I really tried everything but my body just didn"t let me continue. At some point in your life unfortunately you just have to be sensible and say "OK, it"s over".”
Nevertheless, Kessler harbours no bitterness: “I'..
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