Spain midfielder Busquets retires from international football

DOHA, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets announced on Friday that he is retiring from international football.

The 34-year-old leaves Spain's national team after making 143 appearances and forming part of the squads that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 European Championship.

"I would like to announce that after almost 15 years and 143 matches, the time has come to say goodbye to