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.
Argentina have appointed 80-year-old former coach Cesar Luis Menotti as director of national teams, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Monday. Menotti, who led Argentina to their
Menotti named director of Argentina's national teams — Youths
Guardiola to make late decision on Silva for Palace trip (Reuters) - Manchester City linchpin Bernardo Silva faces a late fitness test before Sunday's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace, his
Napoli draw puts Juventus coronation on hold 08/04/2019 Oman Observer Milan: Napoli drew 1-1 with ten-man Genoa on Sunday to ensure that Juventus will have to wait another week to seal an eighth consecutive Serie A title.
Football: Napoli draw puts Juve coronation on hold, Football
Title cannot soothe PSG's pain in Europe - straitstimes.com
Villans ascend into EPL heaven, Football News & Top Stories The Straits Times. LONDON • Aston Villa are back in the big time, £170 million (S$296.8 million) richer and free from the demons that have tormented them since they lost in the
Rivals of Ixalan Spotlight: Ascend | makesmagic.com
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has been charged with misconduct following his sending-off against Burnley, the Football Association has announced on its official website. The Italian was sent off
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri charged with misconduct
Tottenham handed boost as Everton suffer double injury blow ahead of final Premier League clash. Marco Silva confirms two players will miss the trip to Spurs
Singapore's 2018 Year-in-Review by PM Lee is surprisingly upbeat In his 2019 New Year's message, PM Lee use quite a lot of positive adjectives to describe Singapore's growth this past year. Describing 2018 as a 'productive year for Singapore', PM Lee first noted that the local economy grew steadily at 3.3%, exceeding expectations.
Liverpool Fans Rejoice After Stunning Performance From Star
SINGAPORE - Albirex Niigata, of all Singapore Premier League teams, should know about the importance of momentum. After all, they won their first 17 games in the 2018 season and scored in all 24 matches to complete their hat-trick of league titles.
2018 Home United FC season - Wikipedia
Liverpool dig deep to return to top of Premier League Liverpool go top with 3-2 win at Newcastle; Man City to face Leicester on Monday Night Football
LIVERPOOL manager Juergen Klopp says his team have shown they are mentally equipped to handle a title run-in, having acquitted themselves well in high-pressure situations over the past few years. Klopp dismisses talk of Liverpool crumbling under pressure | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News
'Robust' security steps for Champs League final MADRID • Madrid will deploy an unprecedented number of police and security personnel for tomorrow's all-English Champions League final, and use a drone for the first time to monitor fan activity.
'Robust' security steps for Champs League final - Virginia Bus
virginiabus.info/sports/robust-security-steps-for-champs-league-final/
MADRID • Madrid will deploy an unprecedented number of police and security personnel for tomorrow's all-English Champions League final, and use a drone for the first time to monitor fan activity.
Madrid plans 'robust' security for all-English Champions
soccer tv live football streaming gratuit
watch champions league live streaming juventus
watch premier league live streaming video
watch afghanistan premier league live stream
watch premier league live streaming online - soccer portal
watch premier league live streaming xbox
watch champions league live streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming jamaica
watch champions league semi final draw live stream
watch barclays premier league online live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming gratis
watch coppa america live streaming now
watch live streaming soccer manchester united
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming free online
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming youtube
soccer tv live football streaming portugal
watch coppa america live streaming hd
watch usa soccer live stream online
watch epl live streaming on iphone
watch coppa america live streaming youtube
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online
watch coppa america live streaming usa
watch soccer online free streaming live batman
watch soccer online free live streaming livetv ru
watch coppa america live streaming manchester united
watch champions league live streaming canada
watch champions league live streaming zee tv
watch coppa america live streaming ronaldo7
watch champions league draw live streaming free
watch premier league live streaming vk
free watch soccer live streaming
watch premier league live streaming xfinity
watch soccer live streaming zee tv
watch coppa america live streaming crictime
watch coppa america live streaming bein sport
watch coppa america live streaming direct
watch coppa america live streaming australia
where to watch free live soccer streaming online
watch live soccer game today
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online reddit
watch premier league live streaming quality
watch soccer live streaming xfinity
watch premier league stream reddit
watch coppa america live streaming mexico
watch live soccer streaming free android
watch soccer online free streaming live first row
watch soccer live stream apk
watch soccer live streaming xbox
free watch champions league live streaming
watch premier league live streaming jamaica
watch soccer online free streaming live no registration
watch indian premier league live stream online
watch soccer live - live football streaming
watch coppa america live streaming free
watch soccer live football streaming - ronaldo7.net
watch soccer live streaming qatar
watch champions league live streaming pc
watch premier league live streaming zimbabwe
watch live stream soccer games online free
watch champions league live streaming now free
watch coppa america live streaming hotstar
watch champions league live streaming vk
watch premier league live streaming vf
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming online free
watch live premier league football streaming online for free iraqgoals
watch soccer aid live stream
super soccer tv live streaming napoli vs juventus
watch champions league live streaming cricfree
watch coppa america live streaming vivo
watch soccer online free streaming live canada
watch champions league live streaming bt sport
how to watch uefa champions league live streaming
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming
watch champions league soccer live streaming
watch champions league live streaming ptv sports
watch iceland soccer live stream
watch soccer world cup live streaming
watch usa soccer live stream
where to watch champions league live streaming
watch everton vs tottenham live soccer streaming
soccer tv live net stream
watch real madrid vs juventus live streaming of champions league
watch live premier league football streaming online for free
watch english premier league live streaming
super soccer tv live streaming persib
watch coppa america live streaming putlockers
watch uefa champions league live streaming youtube
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online youtube
watch soccer aid live stream online
watch champions league live streaming xfinity
watch premier league live stream reddit
watch premier league live streaming yify
how to watch soccer live streaming free
watch champions league final online free live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming live free
watch live streaming soccer online espn3
watch soccer online free streaming live dracula
watch tamil nadu premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming canada
watch karnataka premier league live streaming
watch champions league live stream uk
watch premier league net live stream channel
watch hd soccer live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming reddit
tv soccer live stream sky
watch champions league live streaming espn
cpl 2018 live streaming watch caribbean premier league t20 2018
watch soccer online free streaming live manchester united
watch premier league live streaming online - soccer portal
watch premier league live streaming xbox one
watch soccer live streaming qatar vs philippines
watch champions league live streaming pakistan
live football watch free live football streaming free soccer
watch soccer online free streaming live south africa
watch soccer online free streaming live iphone
khan tv pw watch indian premier league 2018 live streaming
watch uefa champions league live streaming sportek
watch live streaming of premier league football
watch soccer online free streaming live youtube
#sunderlandafc #arsenalfantv #BMW #nutmeg #24x7 #Sunday #afcnews #firmino #soccer #knuckleball #champion #salah #liverpoolfc #cristianoronaldo #liverpoolcity #sumbertv #crossfit #fut #thomasmeunier #satira #lionelmessi #klopp #elcasico #hoffenhiem #commentimemorabili #transfernews #coutinho #comico #tokyo #noelgallagher #jadwalbolahariini #oasisandbeatles #valcea #ucl #cr7 #midnight #realmadrid #golazo #433skills #kroenkeout #adidasslipon #footballmemes #rugby #ignoranza #paulmcartney #nationsleague #coyg #premierleague #Barcelona #GarageCafeDxb #JUVENTUS #golf #calciatoribrutti #manchesterunited #bayervshoffenheim #soccermemes #myfootballuniverse #petercrouch #MyDubai #barcelona #winner #livesports #rockstar #league2 #MSport #footballschedule #manchestercity #zidane #comics #sixtimes #nikesoccer #bundesliga #realmadrid #cristiano #oudmehta #chocolate #mensnightout #acmilan #manchestercity #henderson #league1 #beatifulgame #Celtic #goodday #soccerbible #watchlive #vip #Suarez #villarealcf
No comments:
Post a Comment