Spain and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has announced his international retirement.
The news comes after Spain were knocked out of the World Cup at the round of 16 stage, following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat at the hands of host nation Russia.
Fernando Hierro's men drew 1-1 after extra time, but a dramatic penalty shootout saw their opponents Russia progress to the quarter finals.
Speaking in a post-match interview, Iniesta told reporters (via Gianluca di Marzio) that he had hoped for a better ending.
"It was my last game with the national team, a wonderful story ends here, even if not as I hoped.