Arturo Vidal announces his retirement from international duty after Chile’s shock loss to Bolivia

Football
By Brian Ukaya | Sep 06, 2017
  • Arturo Vidal has announced he will retire from international duty
  • He has been part of the squad that have triumphed in back-to-back Copa America championships

Chile playmaker Arturo Vidal has announced he will retire from international duty at the end of their 2018 World Cup trail.

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

The Bayern Munich midfielder has been part of squad that has been on a losing streak during the world cup qualifiers.

Taking to Instagram, the 30-year-old said: “Sorry Chile for these two defeats!!

“We gave it our all but we couldn’t do it. We will carry on fighting!

“I have two games and the World Cup left, thank you for all your love over the years.”

Arturo Vidal has been part of the squad that have triumphed in back-to-back Copa America championships, but his side have flattered to deceive in the South American World Cup preliminary completion.

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