Tunisia’s star striker Wahbi Khazri has introduced his retirement from the nationwide workforce on Friday after the facet’s exit from the FIFA World Cup 2022. Khazri performed 74 matches for the African facet.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 2, 2022 16:32 IST
Khazri scored in Tunisia’s World Cup match towards France (Courtesy: Reuters)
By India Today Web Desk: Tunisia striker Wahbi Khazri introduced his retirement from the nationwide workforce after the African facet’s exit from the continuing World Cup.
Khazri and Tunisia had been eradicated within the group levels regardless of profitable towards defending champions France of their final recreation. The 31-year-old was born in France and performed one recreation in 2012 for Les Blues. However, he switched his allegiance to Tunisia and performed 74 video games for them and scored 25 objectives within the course of.
Tunisia started their marketing campaign with a draw towards Denmark. This was adopted by a slim loss towards Australia which put a dent of their Round Of 16 hopes. The remaining match for Tunisia noticed them lock horns with France and beat them 1-0 due to a aim from Khazri.
Khazri instructed Bein Sports French, as quoted by Reuters, that after the match towards France he had a gathering with the gamers and employees and felt that it was the suitable second for him to step away from the nationwide facet.
The 31-year-old went on to say that he was pleased with his contributions for Tunisia and stated that the way forward for the workforce is shiny.
Khazri additionally opened up on scoring towards France and stated it was a beautful second for him because it was the decisive second of the sport that gifted them the three factors.
“After the Tunisia match, and in a meeting that included all the players and the technical and administrative staff, I told everyone that this moment is appropriate, and I thanked everyone and wished them success,” Khazri instructed Bein Sports French.
“I am proud of what I gave my country over the past years, and I believe that the future for this generation is bright.”
The 31-year-old Montpellier striker stated: “To beat France, to score and be decisive, that is more beautiful.”
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Dec 2, 2022
