straight to your inboxNemanja Matic has told the Serbian Football Federation (FSS) that he is retiring from international football with immediate effect.
The Manchester United midfielder told FSS sports director Vladimir Matijasevic that he will not be available for selection for Serbia's Nations League fixtures against Russia next Thursday and Turkey three days later.
Matic's decision to retire also means he misses out on Serbia's Euro 2020 play-offs in October and the chance to feature in the tournament should they qualify for next summer's rearranged event.
The decision will be a bonus for United and will allow Matic extra rest during the international breaks in what is going to be a busy season domestically.
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