Jesus Navas To Retire From International Football After EURO 2024 Final

Jesus Navas has confirmed that he will bow out of international football after Sunday's EURO 2024 final.

Jul 13, 2024 - 23:57
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Jesus Navas To Retire From International Football After EURO 2024 Final

The 38-year-old is the only remaining member of the last Spanish side to win the European Championships back in 2012.

Spain will take on England in the EURO 2024 final in Berlin.

Navas has featured three times in this summer's tournament.

The Sevilla wingback has so far won 56 caps and also counts the 2010 FIFA World Cup among his international achievements.

"[Morata] told me that it was time for me to speak since it is my last game with Spain!" Navas told reporters during the pre-match press conference.

"I have been having a problem with my hip for four or five years, but playing for my country is everything for me.

"I just want to leave everything on the pitch. You have to die for every moment here, for your team and your country. It is the biggest thing, and I am so proud of that.

"Afterwards, everything hurts, but it is about giving it all you have on the day, to be the same person with the same kind of humility.

"I am excited about everything that I have done in football and in the national team. Being here as a 38-year-old is unique and incredible.

"In those years of success, we were a team both on and off the pitch. That was noticeable when we played, and it is the same here."