Another great player quits the international scene.
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Czech Republic captain Pavel Nedved has retired from international football to focus on his club career at Juventus.
The 32-year-old European footballer of the year has been suffering from a persistent knee injury and does not believe he can play for both teams.
The midfielder won 83 caps and scored 17 goals in a decade with the side.
Nedved, who suffered the injury in the Euro 2004 semi-final defeat to Greece, said: "It really saddens me to be leaving the national team."
He added: "I believe that my former team-mates, who I was honoured to play with, as well as my fans will respect and understand my decision.
"I do not want to be seen as leaving without feeling or as being disgruntled."
Clicky
Czech Republic captain Pavel Nedved has retired from international football to focus on his club career at Juventus.
The 32-year-old European footballer of the year has been suffering from a persistent knee injury and does not believe he can play for both teams.
The midfielder won 83 caps and scored 17 goals in a decade with the side.
Nedved, who suffered the injury in the Euro 2004 semi-final defeat to Greece, said: "It really saddens me to be leaving the national team."
He added: "I believe that my former team-mates, who I was honoured to play with, as well as my fans will respect and understand my decision.
"I do not want to be seen as leaving without feeling or as being disgruntled."