World Cup Winner Llorente Retires From Spain Duty at 31
- On Thursday, midfielder Marcos Llorente announced his retirement from Spain's National Team via Instagram, ending his international career after helping the country win the World Cup this summer.
- Llorente earned 27 caps for Spain following his 2020 debut under Luis Enrique, representing his country at the 2021 European Championships and two World Cups.
- The Spaniard appeared in group-stage games against Cape Verde and Uruguay, and entered as a substitute during the semifinal victory against France in the 2026 tournament.
- "Regardless of whether I had gone to the World Cup or not, or whether we had won or not, this decision was already made," Llorente explained, describing it as deeply personal and heartfelt.
- Reflecting on the "last 52 days," Llorente expressed infinite gratitude toward the squad that fought to leave Spain on top, exiting international football while still in his prime.
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World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain team at 31
"After turning the decision over in my mind for a long time, I have decided to bring my time with the national team to a close," posted Llorente. At the World Cup, Llorente backed up Tottenham's Pedro Porro at right back, starting two group games but only playing six minutes the rest of the way, coming on as Spain saw out a comfortable semi-final win over France. "I realise that I am still young and that, perhaps, if I continued to perform well…
At the age of 31, Marcos Llorente announced, on Thursday, his retirement from the Spanish team. The Madrid Atlético player was part of the World Cup's cast in the United States, Mexico and Canada. He played three games in the title campaign. The side-right closed his ticket for the team after 27 games, having played the Euro 2021 — he stayed out of the European title of 2024 — and the Cups of 2022 and 2026. He debuted for the selection in 2020 a…
World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain duty at 31
Sept 3 : World Cup winner Marcos Llorente announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending a Spain career that yielded 27 caps.The Atletico Madrid defender, 31, made his senior team debut for Spain in 2020 and was part of the squad that beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup in July,
The player of Atlético Madrid, world champion with Spain last July, claims to have made a decision that "holds him at heart".
Marcos Llorente retires from international football after World Cup glory with Spain
The 31-year-old Llorente, who plays club football for Atletico Madrid, was an unused substitute during Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in extra-time in the final in East Rutherford on July 19.
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