Alex Ring has today announced his retirement from international football.
The New York City FC midfielder has called time on his career with the Finland national team after making more than 40 appearances since his international debut in 2012.
Explaining his decision, Ring released the following statement: "This has been an extremely hard decision for me and one I have struggled with immensely.
"I have learned in the last 2 years to listen to my body and have heard the worrying signals after long intercontinental journeys. Therefore, I have decided to end my journey with my beloved Finnish National Team.