Argentina defender Otamendi retires from international football
Jun 27, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi (19) in action during a Group J match between Jordan and Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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July 23 : Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a 17-year career during which he won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles.
The 38-year-old centre back made 139 appearances for his country and was part of the squad that reached this year’s World Cup final in the United States, in which the defending champions were beaten 1-0 by Spain.
“Today I have to write the most difficult words of my career,” Otamendi posted on Instagram. “As fate would have it, my last match was a World Cup final. It wasn’t the result we wanted, but I’m leaving with my head held high, knowing that this team gave it their all right up to the very last second.
“Thank you, Argentina, for allowing me to fulfil the dream of becoming a world champion.”
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Otamendi recently joined Argentine giants River Plate after ending a successful 16-year spell in Europe, where he played for Porto, Valencia, Manchester City and Benfica.
He represented his country at four World Cups.
Source: Reuters
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