World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain team at 31

Marcos Llorente, a key player for Atletico Madrid and the victorious Spain national team, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 31. Llorente made his World Cup debut for Spain in two group games and made one additional appearance during the tournament's semi-final victory over France. The right-back played a crucial role in Spain's triumph, starting the match against France and contributing to their comfortable win.

In his post announcing retirement, Llorente reflected on his six-year international career, stating that he had thought about the decision for a long time. Despite remaining young and considering the possibility of continuing his career, Llorente ultimately decided to close his chapter with the national team. The player, who has 27 caps for Spain, emphasized that his decision was personal and heartfelt, regardless of Spain's World Cup outcome or his own club achievements.

Llorente cherishes the experiences and the camaraderie he built with the team during the final 52 days together.