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10:18, 14-Aug-2018
Manchester City's David Silva retires from Spain national team
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Spain midfielder David Silva has announced his international retirement.
"I leave proud and happy, bringing an end to a time full of emotions and memories, like of the figure of Luis Aragones, a maestro who will never be forgotten," the Manchester City star said in a message on social media on Monday.
Selected for the first time in November 2006, the 32-year-old helped his country win the World Cup in South Africa in 2010 and to two European Championship titles in 2008 and 2012.
His announcement follows the international retirement of center-back Gerard Pique last week.
Pique's former Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta ended his time with Spain after this summer's disappointing World Cup finals campaign in Russia.
"I lived and dreamed with a team that will forever be remembered," Silva said in his message.
"I've spent days and weeks considering this. The national team gave me everything and helped me grow as a player and a person."
Source(s): AFP