Socceroos star Aaron Mooy has retired from football just under a year after helping Australia to the round of 16 at the World Cup.
The Western Sydney product revealed his decision was “hugely difficult” to make, coming just more than six months after appearing in the World Cup Round of 16 for Australia against Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
“I’ve had the honour of playing alongside some of the best footballers that Australia has produced, creating lifelong friendships along the way. Mooy played the full 90 minutes in all four matches against France, Tunisia, Denmark and Argentina, however despite being such a key anchor in the Australian side, has made the decision to step aside and allow younger players to take his spot in the squad.
“As a group we were able to set a new bar [in Qatar] for the Socceroos and I believe we have the talent coming through to build upon that as work begins towards 2026.”Mooy's retirement comes just a month after helping Scottish giants Celtic secure an historic domestic treble. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
He helped Town achieve a first-ever promotion to the Premier League, joining an illustrious list of Aussie footballers to play in England’s premier competition.
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