Obafemi Martins Announces Retirement From Nigeria National Team
Saettle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has announced his retirement from international football, a decade after making his debut against Republic of Ireland.<br /><br />The former Inter Milan and Newcastle United star has lifted the lid, saying he was forced to make this decision because he does not have a good relationship with his teammates in the Super Eagles setup.<br /><br /><span class=\"body1\">“No, I am done with my national team, I will not go there any more. </span><span style=\"\" class=\"notranslate\">I do not have good relationships with some companions,</span> ” Obafemi Martins said in an interview with <i>La Gazzetta dello Sport</i>.<br /><br /><span class=\"body1\">“If they do not want me anymore, patience. </span><span style=\"\" class=\"notranslate\"> I love my country, I have given so much. But there are problems and although I am called up, I do not go</span>.”<br /><br />Meanwhile, the 30 - year - old will be bidding to become the first Nigerian player to win the MLS Most Valuable Player when the most outstanding player is unveiled later today.<br /><br />Obafemi Marins scored 18 goals for the Super Eagles internationally, and has not been officially summoned to the national team for the past 21 months.<br />
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