BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain announced his retirement from international football on Thursday (March 28), telling critics "I gave everything" for the Albiceleste.
He says he can devote more time to his family and more focus on his English Premier League club Chelsea.
The 31-year-old French-born forward stands down from national duty with 75 caps, the first coming in 2009 when he marked his debut in a 2010 World Cup qualifier against Peru with a goal.
Last year's 2-1 win over Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup was to be his last appearance for his country. He leaves with a 35-goal haul.
Higuain exits the international stage having lost out on World Cup glory in 2014 when Argentina fell to Germany in the final and defeats in the finals of both the 2015 and 2016 Copa America.
Despite coming so close to a major trophy he bows out with his head held high.
"To play in three finals and lose them is not a failure," he told TV Fox Sports Argentina.
And he had a message for critics of his performances playing for Argentina.
"People remember your mistakes, not what you've accomplished.
"Those who attacked will have almost certainly cried for joy when I scored against Belgium to put us through to the semi-finals (at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil).
"That's football."
Â
He added: "Obviously when the criticism turns nasty it hurts everybody. I gave everything to the team. My family has suffered more than me."
While his international trophy chest may be bare, at club level he won two Spanish La Liga titles with Real Madrid in 2007 and 2008 and he helped Juventus to be crowned Italian champions in 2017 and 2018.
Since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Juventus on loan in January, he has scored just three times in 10 appearances.
Football: Valencia chairman Murthy says King's Cup victory
Since then, it has not been so much a case of playing Pogba differently as giving him the trust and licence to express himself. Sometimes football can be as simple as an arm around the shoulder or
OLP OLE Palemia - Posts | Facebook
Mauricio Pochettino says Harry Kane is making a "fantastic" recovery and could be back in action ahead of schedule following the ankle injury he suffered last month against Manchester United.
Kane making 'fantastic' recovery, says Spurs boss Pochettino
Southampton stun fading Spurs, Newcastle edge five-goal Everton thriller Sport > Football > Southampton stun fading Spurs, Newcastle edge five-goal Everton thriller By Kieran CANNING, published 9 March 2019 at 18h10 BST , updated on 9 March 2019 at 18h11 BST .
Southampton stun fading Spurs, Newcastle edge Everton in five
It's Man United again under Ole. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showing his considerable motivational skills in consoling United's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata, who went off injured in the 0-0 home draw
Manchester United are united again under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Leicester axe Puel, target Rodgers as successor Wilfried Zaha scoring the second goal for Crystal Palace who beat Leicester 4-1 on Saturday. The Foxes dismissed manager Claude Puel after the club
Claude Puel sacked by Leicester as club target Brendan
Tottenham to play Juventus, Inter, United in 2019 International Champions Cup New, 15 comments Spurs will again play in the preseason tournament, but the matches will take place in Asia and London.
Man Utd to play Inter and Spurs to face Juve in International
Full Time: Everton 0-0 Crystal Palace. Despite dominating the match, Everton had to settle for a goalless draw against Crystal Palace in a result that hurts their European hopes. Everton hit the woodwork twice as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 Premier League draw at Crystal Palace despite dominating the contest.
Soccer-Everton held to goalless draw at Palace
MADRID, April 2 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid left it late to see off Girona 2-0 at home on Tuesday as strikes from Diego Godin and Antoine Griezmann kept up their faint hopes of catching La Liga leaders Barcelona. Captain Godin finally broke the deadlock in the 76th minute with the help of the Video
Godin, Griezmann keep Atletico in title chase in win over
footballsection.com/2019/04/02/godin-griezmann-keep-atletico-in-title-chase-in-win-over-girona/
3:47 PM ET MADRID, April 2 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid left it late to see off Girona 2-0 at home on Tuesday as strikes from Diego Godin and Antoine Griezmann kept up their faint hopes of catching La Liga leaders Barcelona. Captain Godin finally broke the deadlock in the 76th minute with the help of
Godin, Griezmann keep Atletico in title chase in - espn.com
Apr 05, 2019 · Liverpool came from a goal behind to beat Southampton and regain its position at the top of the English Premier League. Liverpool came from a goal behind to beat Southampton and regain its
Southampton vs. Liverpool - Football Match Summary - April 5
By Martyn Herman. April 23, Reuters - Christian Eriksen's 88th minute goal finally broke Brighton and Hove Albion's brave resistance to give Tottenham Hotspur a precious 1-0 victory in their quest for a top-four finish in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Eriksen's late goal secures precious win for Tottenham | The
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes has been appointed manager of Oldham Athletic, the club announced on Monday.
Man United great Scholes appointed manager of Oldham
watch soccer online free streaming live batman
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming free online
watch coppa america live streaming ronaldo 7
how to watch soccer live streaming free
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming online free
watch soccer live football streaming - ronaldo7.net
watch live stream soccer games online free
watch usa soccer live stream online
watch coppa america live streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming usa
watch coppa america live streaming video
watch soccer games online free streaming live
apps to watch live streaming soccer
watch soccer game live now
watch champions league final live streaming
watch premier league live stream hd
watch champions league live streaming live free
watch soccer live streaming juventus vs manchester united
free live football streams watch live streaming tv premier league
watch premier league live streaming xbox
watch coppa america live streaming zip
live tv soccer live stream - live3s.com
watch champions league live streaming xbox
watch coppa america live streaming hd free
watch champions league live streaming juventus
best site to watch live soccer streaming
watch premier league live in stream
watch english premier league live streaming hd
watch english premier league live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming ufc
watch coppa america live streaming online free
watch soccer online free streaming live espn
watch coppa america live streaming bola
watch arsenal southampton premier league live stream
watch premier league live streaming yify
watch soccer live live football streaming cr7
watch premier league stream reddit
watch premier league darts live stream
watch soccer live streaming juventus
soccer tv live football streaming gratuit
watch champions league live streaming vk
watch premier league live streaming vk
watch premier league net live stream channel
watch coppa america live streaming juventus
watch live premier league football streaming online for free iraqgoals
watch champions league live streaming ptv sports
watch coppa america live streaming english
watch coppa america live streaming online
watch champions league live stream uk
watch coppa america live streaming direct
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming free
live ipl live streaming- watch indian premier league 2013 online
watch soccer live streaming reddit
watch epl live streaming free no sign up
watch karnataka premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming yify
watch coppa america live streaming twitch
watch live soccer online free streaming now
watch uefa champions league quarter final draw live streaming
watch live soccer streaming on android
watch coppa america live streaming jamaica
soccer tv live net stream
watch soccer online free streaming live without registration
watch coppa america live streaming totalsportek
watch iceland soccer live stream
watch coppa america live streaming portugal
where to watch premier league live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live english
watch champions league live streaming xbox one
watch champions league live streaming pakistan
watch live soccer game today
watch premier league live streaming quality
watch soccer online free streaming live app
watch hd soccer live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming in india
watch soccer am online live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live p2p
watch coppa america live streaming match
watch champions league live streaming match
watch coppa america live streaming sub eng
watch soccer live streaming hd
watch champions league live streaming jamaica
watch coppa america live streaming hotstar
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online
watch coppa america live streaming australia
watch premier league live streaming zimbabwe
tv soccer live stream sky
watch soccer aid live stream online
watch coppa america live streaming xfinity
watch champions league simulcast live stream
watch soccer live stream app
watch premier league live streaming juventus
watch coppa america live streaming putlockers
where to watch free live soccer streaming online
watch champions league live streaming cricfree
watch coppa america live streaming espn
watch champions league live streaming live
super soccer tv live streaming piala dunia
watch coppa america live streaming bein sport
watch champions league draw live stream total sportek
watch premier league live streaming video
watch coppa america live streaming rcti
watch premier league live streaming jamaica
watch coppa america live streaming xbox
watch coppa america live streaming indosiar
watch coppa america live streaming sctv
watch champions league live streaming bein sport
watch coppa america live streaming qatar
watch champions league draw live streaming free
watch soccer live streaming xfinity
watch live english premier league online free streaming
watch premier league live streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming free
watch live soccer game barcelona vs real madrid
watch soccer online free streaming live youtube
watch soccer live streaming zee tv
watch live streaming of premier league football
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online youtube
watch champions league live streaming bola
watch soccer online free streaming live arabic
watch barclays premier league online live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming india
watch coppa america live streaming vf
watch premier league live streaming zee tv
watch soccer online free streaming live first row
watch soccer online free streaming live no registration
watch champions league live streaming putlockers
watch everton vs tottenham live soccer streaming
watch tamil nadu premier league live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live in english
watch soccer online free streaming live
watch champions league live streaming video
watch epl live streaming on iphone
watch afghanistan premier league live stream
watch coppa america live streaming indonesia
watch soccer live streaming jamaica
watch soccer live streaming kenya
live football watch free live football streaming free soccer
watch premier league live streaming online - soccer portal
#chocolatecoffee #lionelmessi #comics #cappucino #fut #bayern #sunderlandafc #nutmeg #sixtimes #copaamerica #ignoranza #soccer #bayervshoffenheim #hoffenhiem #Barca #coys #arsenalfantv #golazo #Sunday #Liamgallagher #frasirap #bayernmunich #Fcb #lfc #coyg #soccer #visubal #vip #freekick #premierleague #realmadrid #villarealcf #manchesterunited #trollfootball #manchestercity #manchestercity #conference #liverpoolfans #nikesoccer #soccermemes #coutinho #oasisofficial #football #vandijk #league2 #realmadridcf #crossfit #henderson #cristiano #livesports #realmadrid
No comments:
Post a Comment