Rustu announces international retirement

Turkey keeper Rustu Recber has announced that he has played his last game for his country on Wednesday when they lost to Germany 3-2 in the EURO semi-finals.

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الخميس، 26 يونيو 2008 - 14:45
Recber Rustu
Turkey keeper Rustu Recber has announced that he has played his last game for his country on Wednesday when they lost to Germany 3-2 in the EURO semi-finals.

“I served with pride, glory and honor for 14 years," he said after the game.

The 35-year old goalie played 118 caps for Turkey leading his nation to the World Cup 2002 and EURO 2008 semi-finals.

"I am proud of my team-mates. Everybody in Turkey should get behind them because this team can achieve a lot," added Rustu

The former Barcelona was a substitute keeper for Volkan Demirel but the latter was handed a two-match ban allowing him to play against Croatia and Germany.