Decision Quote by Mile Jedinak

Retiring from international football was a personal decision, and I was very sure about what I was doing. I played for my country for…

— Diego Forlan

I haven't retired from international football - I still believe I have a part to play in the future of England.

— David Beckham

I never felt I would get to the stage where I would to have to actively think about retiring from international football as I…

— Kenny Cunningham

I always planned to retire when I was at the top and at Manchester United I have reached the pinnacle of my career.

— Eric Cantona

I will certainly continue in football in a different role. I will continue with my contractual, publicity and managerial commitments and finish my studies…

— Gabriel Batistuta

I feel the time is right, I want to spend more time with my young family and concentrate fully on my career [on retiring…

— Robbie Savage

When I thought I was retired, I wanted to travel around the world and watch soccer games.

— Drew Carey

I became a professional footballer because I love football.

— Thomas Muller

In spite of reports about playing with various teams, I'm enjoying retirement with my family and have no plans to play football.

— Brett Favre

I was just too young to retire as a 52-year-old. I didn't want to be going out of football after loving it so much.

— Steve Bruce

I would like to think that if I stop playing in three, four, five years time, whatever it may be, that I would still…

— Anonymous

I really loved football from a young age. And my only thought, my only objective in life, was to be a professional footballer.

— Paul Pogba