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Unexpected Farewell: Marcos Llorente Retires from Spain Duty After World Cup Win

From Večernji List · () Croatian

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Spain midfielder Marcos Llorente announced his international retirement two months after winning the World Cup with the national team.
  • Llorente, 31, made 27 appearances for Spain during a six-year international career.
  • The Atlético Madrid player described the decision as personal and carefully considered, despite believing he could have played many more years for Spain.

Marcos Llorente has chosen to leave Spain's national team only two months after celebrating a World Cup triumph with the side. The 31-year-old Atlético Madrid midfielder announced the unexpected decision on social media.

Llorente said he had reached the decision after a long period of reflection. He acknowledged that he was still young and could have spent many more years in Spain's shirt if he continued to play well, but said the choice came from the heart.

After much thought, I have decided to end my time with the national team.

· Marcos LlorenteLlorente announced his retirement from Spain duty on social media.

“After much thought, I have decided to end my time with the national team,” Llorente wrote. “I know I am still young and that if I continue playing well, I could have many more years in this shirt. I know many of you will not understand this. However, this is a personal decision that I have carefully considered and, above all, it comes from the heart.”

Llorente made 27 appearances for Spain during a six-year international career. He began his club career at Real Madrid before moving to Atlético Madrid in 2019.

I know I am still young and that if I continue playing well, I could have many more years in this shirt. I know many of you will not understand this. However, this is a personal decision that I have carefully considered and, above all, it comes from the heart.

· Marcos LlorenteHe explained why he was leaving the national team despite believing he could continue playing internationally.
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