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South Korean defender Cha Du-ri retires from national team

Xinhua, March 31, 2015 Adjust font size:

South Korean defender Cha Du-ri retired from international football on Tuesday, putting an end to his 14-year-long career as a South Korean national team member.

The 34-year-old Cha capped for South Korea in two World Cups, including the 2002 event in which South Korea made into the semifinals. He played as many as 76 matches for the Asian football powerhouse.

"Your love and support is beyond my expectation," said Cha.

"I did my best through these years, and I retire as a happy man."

South Korea edged New Zealand 1-0 in Cha's last international match. Endi