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Yilmaz Retires From International Duty After Missed Penalty Costs Turkey World Cup Place

Yilmaz Retires From International Duty After Missed Penalty Costs Turkey World Cup Place

Turkey captain Burak Yilmaz has retired from international football after missing a penalty that cost his country a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Turkey lost 3-1 to Portugal on Thursday in the play-off semi-final.

Portugal took a 2-0 lead before Yilmaz pulled one back. Turkey were awarded a penalty with five minutes to go but Yilmaz skied his effort and the hosts added a third in stoppage time to set up a date with North Macedonia for a place in Qatar.

Yilmaz made his debut for Turkey in 2006 and won 77 caps, scoring 31 goals.

“I don’t know how I didn’t score, I'm still in shock. We upset our country. I'm sorry. I'm very sorry. This was my last World Cup chance. As of today, this is over," the 37-year-old told reporters.

“I said to myself it was a definite goal when we got the penalty. I started thinking about the future. I am disappointed because I never thought about missing it. I'm sorry. I'm going to score this penalty every night of my life, maybe without sleep, in my dreams.

“I wouldn't want to quit after a game like this, but I don't think it's right to continue. Thank you to my coaches. My decision to quit is not emotional. I make this decision logically. If extreme, unbelievable situations occur, then I will help.

“Our country needs to pass the flag on to our young friends. The new generation, the new structure. This is the right thing. My decision is not a result of disappointment, nor is it about a penalty. I think our brothers will do what is necessary from now on.”

Turkey have not qualified for the World Cup since finishing third at Japan/Korea in 2002.

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