Venezuela midfielder Guerra quits national team

Rio de Janeiro Aug 8 (IANS) Venezuelan midfielder Alejandro Guerra has announced his retirement from international football.

The 32-year-old who currently plays with Brazilian Serie A champions Palmeiras said on Monday that he had lost the drive to represent his country after earning 62 caps over 11 years reports Xinhua news agency.

"I thought a lot about my family my country my future and the well-being of the national team " Guerra told reporters.

"I ve reached an age at which I no longer have the same motivation to try to help the team to qualify for the World Cup. It s time for a new generation of players to take their chances " he added.

Guerra has made 24 appearances and scored four goals for Palmeiras since joining the Sao Paulo club from Colombia s Atletico Nacional last December.

--IANS
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