Turkey captain Burak Yilmaz has introduced his retirement from worldwide soccer.
This comes after Yilmaz missed a late penalty as Turkey suffered a 3-1 loss to Portugal in a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday evening. The 36-year-old scored within the second half to provide Turkey a glimmer of hope, earlier than squandering a possibility to stage the sport at 2-2 by firing his spot-kick excessive over the bar within the eighty fifth minute.
“If I had scored the penalty, it might have been tough for Portugal. I missed however why? I am in shock as properly,” Yilmaz was quoted as saying by Turkish media.
“I want to reduce to the purpose. At the moment (Thursday) was my final match with the nationwide crew. There must be a change. Simply as I had taken the lead again then, now I have to go it on to my teammates and help them externally.
“It’s a closing resolution stripped of feelings. One that’s taken rationally. This modification must occur.”
Turkey’s loss to Portugal means they won’t participate within the World Cup in Qatar this yr.
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After 16 years representing @MilliTakimlar, captain @yilmazburak17 has introduced his retirement from worldwide soccer 🇹🇷#LOSC pic.twitter.com/RSpkc0VzOc
— LOSC (@LOSC_EN) March 25, 2022
