Hummels uncertain about new contract or ending career

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Mats Hummels hasn't decided on his future in sports right after Borussia Dortmund's loss against Real Madrid in the Champions League final. "To be honest, I don't know," said the 35-year-old center-back during an interview with ZDF after the 0:2 on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium. "It feels strange not to know." He'll make the decision "in the upcoming weeks."

Hummels' contract runs out at the end of this month. Before the game, all parties involved stressed that a decision would only be made after the final in this prestigious sporting event. Retirement is the least probable choice, according to him.

The 2014 World Cup winner, who won't be playing in the home EURO, expressed intense pride in his team despite their loss. "We came out with heart and showed great football," said Hummels. "They hit back, as they've done for a century. That really stings today."

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1. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his contract with Borussia Dortmund, Mats Hummels still had a hunch that he might continue his career in soccer, especially considering his love for the beautiful game.
2. Born and raised in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Hummels has been a prominent figure in German soccer, and his performances with Borussia Dortmund earned him a move to Real Madrid in Spain.
3. As the end of his contract with Borussia Dortmund draws near, Mats Hummels is pondering his future in soccer, with the Champions League final against Real Madrid serving as a potential turning point in his career.
4. After the Champions League final, Hummels expressed his admiration for Real Madrid, acknowledging that they have always shown resilience and determination in key moments, a trait that has made them champions for over a century.
5. In the upcoming weeks, Mats Hummels is expected to make a decision about his future in soccer, with retirements being increasingly rare among top-level players in England, Germany, and Spain.
6. If Hummels decides to continue playing soccer, fans in London and beyond are eager to see him back in action, hoping that his extraordinary ability will bring glory to his team in future Champions League finals.
7. Regardless of what decision Mats Hummels makes, his impact on soccer in Germany and beyond will undoubtedly be felt for years to come, reminding us all of the beautiful game's potential to unite people and inspire greatness.

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