Almuth

The World Cup is usually the peak of any footballer's career. But a footballer's career is not necessarily a footballer's life. "Family was always my first priority. It has been my whole life. I learned from my parents that this is the…

For three years, goalkeeper Almuth Schult has looked forward to returning to international action. Patiently she's waited, through injury, illness, and the stresses and strains of maternity, to stand between the sticks for her country once…

"Sorry, this doesn't happen to me a lot," insists Almuth Schult, excusing herself as she wipes a tear from her eye. "But it's just suddenly all becoming very real." The Wolfsburg goalkeeper is speaking to reporters at the last press…