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Originally Posted by Bagor
I don't see anywhere any mention that he has retired from international football. Either from him or from Liverpool FC. No doubt that he has made himself unavailable for the ACN but that is a long way from and very different to an announced retirement.
Nothing. In fact, one would think any confusion over him could be cleared up by a simple statement from him stating that he has retired from International football. Yes?
Same thing. Just retire. He's trying to hold the national association to ransom and they're biting back.
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Well this was what the club said:
http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/firs...-on-joel-matip
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Matip, who was not included in Cameroon's final squad for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament, has previously communicated his withdrawal from consideration for international selection, with his last appearance for Cameroon occurring in September 2015.
The Cameroon Football Federation have failed to confirm that Matip can therefore play club football during the period of the Africa Cup of Nations. Liverpool have subsequently repeatedly sought, as a matter of urgency, clarity from FIFA in this regard. This includes assurances the player was called up for the tournament in accordance with the world governing body's regulations.
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I think it's pretty clear that he wasn't planning on playing for his country anymore.