More info from Ribery.
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Franck Ribery has told kicker that his negative image in France played a role in his decision to retire from international duty.
his reputation was badly stained by France's disastrous 2010 World Cup campaign after which he -- as vice-captain -- was given a three-game international ban by the French Football Federation (FFF) for his part in the squad's infamous strike.
"His injury just before the World Cup must have caused him to cool towards the national team," Boghossian said. "We knew it was his last World Cup, but I'm convinced he could have given something at Euro 2016. It's a little premature. You have time to be devoted to your family after your career. Perhaps, one day, he'll reconsider his decision."
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http://www.espnfc.com/france/story/1...nal-retirement
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