Marca claimed that Puyol decided last November to retire from international football after the World Cup, which Spain won on Sunday by beating the Netherlands 1-0 in Johannesburg.
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Puyol to retire from international football
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Fabio Capello has resigned as England Manager.
58306
Rio Ferdinand retires from international football
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Jorge posada to officially retire
157009
Patrick Valenzuela announces retirement
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Van Nistelrooy retires from international football
169051
'Mourinho's told me he's leaving Spain'
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Swiss soccer player Johan Vonlanthen retires at 26
33134
Brook Lopez withdraws from US national team
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Ferdinand retires from international football
4587
Real Madrid confirm Raul is leaving
153230
Former world champion Torres dies
16820
Fernando Torres left out of Spain squad for World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France
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Spain defender Puyol injures foot in 2-1 victory against Sweden;
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Impact striker Eduardo Sebrango announces retirement
9746
New York Red Bulls Juan Carlos Osorio resigns
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Barcelona COACH TITO Vilanova leaves intensive care