"I announce my retirement from international football. It's been an enormous honour for 11 great years. Sincere thanks to everyone involved."

Legend!

What a legend. A player with the propensity for the spectacular! I sincerely hope he does not move to Bayern. But if he does, that he is happy! I also hope that Ander Herrera, another Basque, becomes just as influential for United as he was for Liverpool and R. Madrid.

Time for spain to move on from the golden generation. They have tons of talented young players who will fill the gap. They will never achieve what this generation did but they will still have a great team in the near future.

My favorite Madrid player...spain will miss him for sure.

After that World Cup debacl I'm not suprised he is leaving,he was old for another victories in represantasion.But still he is legend!

Time for a transition in la Roja, the youth could be there in 2016 French Euro.
I would host FR fellow who want to come and assist to Euro ;)

Does this mean Illaramendi will have a chance in the Spain squad?

They have plenty of talents in midlefield, he could have a chance unless Herrera or Koke or many others take this role.

imo Ilarramendi might go to Athletic, they have money and now a CL spot, its up to real if they feel they need him

Spain will probably start with a generation-change, looking forward for a lot of new players in future.
@tiki I will think about it! :D

^ Ok no problem for me, you're welcome.

Looks like he is headed to Bayern after all...its all over Espn!