France's Karim Benzema announces retirement from international football

PARIS: France striker Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football. The announcement comes a day after the French team lost to Argentina on penalties in the World Cup final. Benzema was not able to be a part of the French team in the Qatar World Cup due to a thigh injury.

"I made the effort and mistakes it took to be where I am today and I'm proud of it! I wrote my story and ours is ending," Benzema wrote on Twitter.

Benzema, who made his debut for France in 2007, has scored 37 goals in 97 appearances so far. Although he has announced his retirement from international football, the 35-year-old veteran will continue to play for his club Real Madrid.