Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has decided to end his international career in order to make way for younger players, the Serbian Football Association (FSS) said on Friday.
Matic scored two goals in 48 appearances for Serbia, who still have a chance of reaching Euro 2020 to be held next year after it was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Serbia visit Norway in a playoff semi-final on October 8 and should they win, the Balkan nation will challenge either Scotland or Israel at home on November 12 for a place in the 24-team tournament to be held across Europe.
FSS sports director Vladimir Matijasevic said: "Other than saying it was time for younger players to take over, Matic did not state any other specific reasons for quitting.
"We respect his decision. He is 32 years old and he's had an exerting club season. European club football is demanding and hence we are aware that we'll have to inject fresh blood into the national team.
"We've got several players who are over the hill and we realise that some of them may call time on their international careers in the next year or two."
Serbia visit Russia on September 3 and host Turkey in Belgrade three days later in their opening Nations League matches.
lioaekmoyz
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Why Na?
Yumbeilmz
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AustinEvergreen
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Although it's disappointing that United haven't made any significant signings but Chelsea fans seem to be overexcited for their signings and forgets that winning the league title is based on points accrued and not signing completed.
Ovieski
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The worst thing that can happen to any football fan is to support Manchester United under Ed Woodward....
EarlIan
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Wonderful seeing such guys giving their chances for the young to develop more.... A great show from Matic... All the best at the club level
hazardeden1017
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The article ain't really about Ronaldo longetivity in football though.
But people have tendency to bring up them anywhere anytime though🤷♂️
Akashgaur
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He's really professional
Augustine7
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I want transfers not telling me someone retired from international football😑
HTC58
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Chelsea announced signing of Thiago; Manchester United announced their new jersey
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lmao
Obk994
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Its not like serbia is gonna achieve anything tho,,, at his age its better he focus on club side only
Mbappe2
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At first I thought it's a joke
hecaemnryz
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Good luck matic
bualrsty
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right decision players should not be selfish ...give youngsters a chance....
capi9
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that's good news for us it means he will have all his concentration on man united
Royford
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This is what happened to maguire .Still wanna make fun of him, he was harrassed by police . It was an abominable act by some corrupt brutal armed official
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Say no more
khosla99
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Chelsea announced signing of Thiago; Manchester United announced their new jersey
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This is what happened to maguire .Still wanna make fun of him, he was harrassed by police . It was an abominable act by some corrupt brutal armed official
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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That's something Ronaldo could have done a long time ago with his former Portugal team that was hard to win anything but he didn't give up. Nothing new though, just Ronaldo doing what he does. Good luck Matic in ur next journey bro👍👍
The article ain't really about Ronaldo longetivity in football though.
Dikavit
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I think he should have stayed for a yr since the Euro is nxt yr then retire after the tournament. Good luck in your decision our Serbian rock.
Jeybciksy
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manchester united transfer news
CHIKUfcb
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Big salute for the contribution towards your nation SIR.
Capitalo
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Chelsea announced signing of Thiago; Manchester United announced their new jersey
landson
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this is so sad for Serbia that one of there best players moved on.
Trent_guru
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Now to focus on the remaining years of you career paving the way for our youngsters, Scott McTominay
KingJerryTheGreat
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That's something Ronaldo could have done a long time ago with his former Portugal team that was hard to win anything but he didn't give up. Nothing new though, just Ronaldo doing what he does. Good luck Matic in ur next journey bro👍👍
KingJerryTheGreat
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That's something Ronaldo could have done a long time ago with his former Portugal team that was hard to win anything but he didn't give up. Nothing new though, just Ronaldo doing what he does. Goo luck Matic in ur next journey bro👍👍
resilientdad254
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We need new signings NEWS guys not these other ones, how will these news help us next season,,.. Come on Utd
JasonJM
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ths is th Breaking news 4 Manchester United,now Nemanja Matic wil only concentrate on Manchester team
KingJerryTheGreat
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Good luck in ur club football now.....
ShubhranilBera7
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go decision for new comers🔥
Aazarudin
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Respect Nemanja