ESPN Search

Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has reiterated that his focus is solely on club football after quitting international football.

Fabio Capello's preparations for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary have been thrown into further disarray by the news that Wes Brown has joined Paul Robinson in announcing his retirement from international football.

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson has announced his retirement from international football after having been handed a place in Fabio Capello's England squad for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.

Azzurri legend Roberto Baggio is set to return to international football as part of the Italian Football Federation's (FIGC) overhaul following a woeful World Cup.

Sam Allardyce hopes to quit Blackburn for a job in international football in the next two or three years.

Mexico captain Rafael Marquez has refuted reports that he is set to retire from international football, revealing that he plans to play for his country for at least two more years and may even continue until the next World Cup.

Darren Bent considered retiring from international football after failing to secure a place in England's World Cup squad, and has accused manager Fabio Capello of only including him in his 30-man preliminary squad as a "token gesture".

France's all-time record goalscorer Thierry Henry has retired from international football following the country's disastrous performance at the World Cup finals.

England striker Emile Heskey has announced his international retirement.

Azzurri legend Roberto Baggio is set to return to international football as part of the Italian Football Federation's overhaul following a woeful World Cup.

German legend Lothar Matthaus has said that Michael Ballack should consider retiring from international football as the team played better without him at the World Cup.

Steven Gerrard has insisted that he will not quit international football following England's disappointing campaign in South Africa.

Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura has retired from international football after spending most of the World Cup on the bench.

Nigeria captain Nwankwo Kanu insists he was misquoted when confirming his international retirement and says he has yet to make a decision.

Portugal midfielder Deco has issued a statement denying there is any friction between him and coach Carlos Queiroz.

Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso will retire from international duty following the World Cup but says he would like to coach the Azzuri in the future.