Seoul: Korea Republic midfielder Ki Sung-yueng announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, after clocking up more than 110 appearances since making his debut in 2008.
In a letter sent to the Korea Football Association (KFA), Ki made it official that he will no longer play for the Taeguk Warriors.
"With the 2019 AFC Asian Cup being my last event, I'm laying down the big honour and responsibility of the national team," Ki said in his letter.
"In my football career, the national team was more valuable than anything else. I want to thank fans who have loved and supported me for all this time."....
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