"After many intense and emotional years in professional football‚ I have made a difficult decision to retire this summer‚" German legend hangs up boots at just 31

Melanie Leupolz joins Real Madrid after Chelsea departure

Germany's Melanie Leupolz retires from international duty

Leupolz backs Kerr to play through the pain barrier for Australia

Leupolz sees funny side as blood pours from Chelsea star's face in Champions League win

Chelsea's Melanie Leupolz forced off after sickening collision leaves her covered in blood

Chelsea star Melanie Leupolz forced off with injury as blood streams down face

Leupolz: My pregnancy journey as a professional footballer

Leupolz opens up on "special" Chelsea return following maternity leave

Emma Hayes reacts to Melanie Leupolz's Chelsea return after birth of child

Leupolz extends Chelsea deal to 2026

Melanie Leupolz pens new Chelsea contract just three months after welcoming first child

Chelsea midfielder Melanie Leupolz signs new deal - 'I'm not done here'

Chelsea star Leupolz to miss rest of season after revealing news of her pregnancy

Chelsea's Leupolz announces pregnancy‚ to miss rest of season

Chelsea midfielder Melanie Leupolz announces pregnancy

Pregnant Melanie Leupolz to miss remainder of Chelsea season

Chelsea's Leupolz announces pregnancy

Melanie Leupolz announces pregnancy & will not play for Chelsea again this season

Melanie Leupolz doesn't believe equal pay is 'appropriate' for women's football

Leupolz: Equal pay 'not appropriate' for women's football