World Cup
Marcos Llorente ends his international career at age 31
Marcos Llorente, right back of Atlético de Madrid and the capital's club, aged thirty‑one, announced on Thursday that he is ending his international career after twenty‑seven caps, including the 2026 World Cup victory with the Roja.
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After thinking about it at length, he wrote on Instagram: “After thinking about it at length, I have decided to end my journey with the national team.” He accompanied the message with a photo where he embraces the World Cup. “I know many of you will not understand this decision, but it is a personal, well‑considered decision that is close to my heart,” he added. The statement was posted on Thursday evening.
The defender was not in the starting lineup for the final against Argentina, but he played a few minutes in the semi‑final, where Spain beat France 2‑0. He recalled that every minute played helped lift the Roja to the highest level. His commitment was praised by his teammates.
Overall, Llorente has twenty‑seven caps with the Roja, without having scored a goal. His defensive contribution has been appreciated by the manager.
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Marcos Llorente began his career at Real Madrid before joining Atlético de Madrid in 2019. Since then, he has won two Champions League titles and a La Liga championship, in addition to the 2026 World Cup. At thirty‑one, he has accumulated twenty‑seven caps with the Roja. His role as a right back remains valued for its versatility.
Published today at 19:57, the statement was shared via the Share button on WhatsApp, LinkedIn and Mail. The information comes from the ABr section of AFP and carries the Ag label. Reading the full text allows you to retrieve the entire message from Llorente.
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Marcos Llorente said he is very proud to have represented his country and to have been part of this story. He remembers the last fifty‑two days spent with a group he describes as wonderful.