When David Villa last played for Spain, it was the 2014 World Cup, and he left the national team as its all-time leading scorer with 59 goals. It's been presumed that he retired, but the New York City FC star and MLS Golden Boot contender says that's not the case.
Speaking to SI's Grant Wahl on the Planet Fútbol Podcast, Villa, 34, said he never retired and that he would accept a call-up from new manager Julen Lopetegui.
"No I never retired from the national team," said Villa, who is three caps shy of 100 with La Furia Roja.