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Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez retires from international football
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following Algeria’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the round of 32.
- The 35-year-old forward confirmed his decision after Thursday’s defeat, bringing an end to a distinguished international career spanning more than a decade.
- “There were good times and difficult times as well, of course.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following Algeria’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the round of 32.
The 35-year-old forward confirmed his decision after Thursday’s defeat, bringing an end to a distinguished international career spanning more than a decade.
“There were good times and difficult times as well, of course. That’s part of a career,” Mahrez said after the match.
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