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Demichelis set for international retirement after Copa

Martin Demichelis will finish his international career with Argentina at the Copa America and hopes to go out on a high with a first title.

Argentina defender Martin Demichelis has announced he will retire from international football after the upcoming Copa America in Chile.

The Manchester City man made his debut for the national side in 2005 and helped his country reach the World Cup final in Brazil last year - where it was beaten 1-0 by Germany.

Having been named in Gerardo Martino's 23-man squad for the Copa later this month, Demichelis has opted to announce his intention to concentrate on club football after the tournament.