The Swiss Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football
The former winger of Bayern Munich and Liverpool, Xherdan Shaqiri, announced his retirement from international football on Monday, after a 14-year career in the Swiss national team.
The Swiss Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football
Shaqiri played 125 matches for Switzerland, scoring 32 goals. He is the only Swiss player to have played in seven major tournaments, from the 2010 World Cup to Euro 2024.
Aged 32, he made two appearances at Euro 2024, when Switzerland exited the competition in the quarter-finals.
“Seven tournaments, many goals, 14 years with the Swiss national team and unforgettable moments. It’s time to say goodbye to the national team,” Shaqiri wrote on Instagram.
“I have great memories and I say thank you to all of you.”
Shaqiri, who won the Swiss and German championships three times each with FC Basel and Bayern, as well as the Premier League with Liverpool, has played for Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire since 2022.
Source: www.mediafax.ro
