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Jesus Navas confirmed he’ll retire from worldwide obligation following Spain’s Euro 2024 last showdown with England on Sunday.
The 38-year-old, who will carry the curtain down on a world profession spanning 15 years, is the final remaining member of La Roja’s 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship-winning sides.
Navas has appeared thrice for Spain throughout this event, captaining the aspect of their last Group B recreation towards Albania, whereas deputising for the suspended Dani Carvajal at right-back within the semi-final win over France.
The Sevilla wing-back, who will name time on his skilled profession later this yr, admitted he has performed by means of the ache barrier in recent times.
Talking forward of Sunday’s last, Navas highlighted similarities between Spain’s present crop and the aspect that received three successive main worldwide honours from 2008 to 2012.
Though, he solely lifted the lid on his worldwide future following a dialog with skipper Alvaro Morata.
¡¡ALLÁ VAMOS, FINAL!!
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— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) July 13, 2024
“[Morata] instructed me that it was time for me to talk since it’s my final recreation with Spain!” he instructed reporters throughout the pre-match press convention.
“I’ve been having an issue with my hip for 4 or 5 years, however taking part in for my nation is all the pieces for me.
“I simply need to depart all the pieces on the pitch. You need to die for each second right here, to your workforce and your nation. It’s the largest factor, and I’m so happy with that.
“Afterwards, all the pieces hurts, however it’s about giving all of it you’ve on the day, to be the identical particular person with the identical type of humility.
“I’m enthusiastic about all the pieces that I’ve carried out in soccer and within the nationwide workforce. Being right here as a 38-year-old is exclusive and unbelievable.
“In these years of success, we have been a workforce each on and off the pitch. That was noticeable once we performed, and it’s the similar right here.”
