Croatia star Mario Mandzukic has retired from international football after leading his country to second place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Mandzukic who announced the decision on Monday described the World Cup experience as the “most important memory of my career.”

He scored three goals as the Europeans clinched the second position at the competition which ended one month ago.

“World Cup silver has given me new energy, but it has also made this incredibly difficult decision a bit easier,” the Juventus star posted on social media.

“We have made our dreams come true, achieved a historic success, and experienced an unbelievable fan support.

“That month, including the welcome in Zagreb, Slavonski Brod, and the entire Croatia, will remain the most important memory of my career.

“This has been the most beautiful national team journey, and my favourite return to the homeland.


“I am more than happy, fulfilled, and extremely proud of this silver, that has been forged through [the] years, through pain, effort, work, disappointment, and difficult moments.”

He added that “There is no ideal moment to retire. If possible, we would all play for Croatia until we die, since there is no prouder feeling, but I feel this moment has come for me – now.

“I’ve given my best for Croatia, I have contributed to the biggest success of Croatian football.”

He is the country’s second highest goalscorer and played at the Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018 World Cup – after his debut in 2007.

https://www.concisenews.global/2018/08/14/mandzukic-quits-international-football/

MYND44, Lala

I love this guy,he was very patriotic to his country,retire in peace bro.

Much Love!
Really Love this guy..
Rest well and enjoy ur money bro....