Argentine central defender Nicolas Otamendi announced the completion of his international career for the defeat of his national team in the World Championship finals.

" And the truth lies in what is even more painful. After these 50 days, the sacrifice, support, tears, encouragement of the team that gave absolutely everything for this T-shirt have been lost.

Thanks to my teammates for the skin battle. And for those who never give up. My homeland... that you will always encourage me. Every joy and every misfortune. You are my safe haven, when football gives me the greatest emotions, as well as the greatest sorrow.

And to all the Argentine people. That you believe, encourage us and let us feel your love in every corner of the world.

Today we can turn home with broken hearts, but with peace of mind that we have given everything. The finals are played and played out, and the T-shirts are stolen as all lives are stolen. I was kidnapped to death. Once again Argentina,” says the Argentine footballer.

We remember that the 38-year-old Otamendi made his debut for the national team on May 20, 2009 in a friendly match against Panami (3:1), after which he scored 139 games for the Albiceleste, scoring all goals,.

Otamendi announced his decision to end his international career after the friendly match against Venezuela, but the date had not yet been announced, remaining at that time insufficiently successful before the application for the championship.