Monday, September 6, 2010

Nicolas Anelka Affirms He Has Retired From International Football


Chelsea and France striker Nicolas Anelka has reiterated the fact he has retired from international football.

Anelka was sent home from a France training camp in Knysna during the 2010 World Cup, and says he will not play for Les Bleus again.

"I have retired officially. I am 100 per cent sure that I will not return," the Chelsea player confirmed to France Soir. "There was no chance that I would return to the national team after what happened on June 19 in Knysna.

"If members had read the newspaper, they would have realized that I have turned a page.

"Anyways, I already play in Blue every weekend with Chelsea," added Anelka.

The 31-year-old was handed an 18-match ban by the FFF for his actions towards then France coach Raymond Domenech.

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