Former France defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, has retired from soccer.

The 31-year-old Umtiti, who also helped Barcelona win two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies, has been without a club since he left Ligue 1 team Lille at the end of last season.

“After having lived an intense career with its highs and lows, the time has come to say goodbye,” Umtiti said on his Instagram account on Monday. “I gave everything with passion and I regret nothing.”

Umtiti played 31 times for France, and took part in the 2016 home European Championship. He scored four goals, including the winner in the 1-0 defeat of Belgium in the 2018 World Cup semifinals.

“Sam, who joined the French national team for Euro 2016, played an important role in our conquest of the World Cup titl

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