Tunisia striker Wahbi Khazri introduced his retirement from worldwide soccer after the nationwide facet had been eradicated on the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar. Khazri scored to provide Tunisia a 1-0 win over holders France on Wednesday, becoming a member of Saudi duo Salem Al-Dawsari and Sami Al-Jaber because the all-time main Arab scorers at World Cups with three objectives every.

“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.” Tunisia started their World Cup marketing campaign with a goalless draw in opposition to Denmark, then misplaced 1-0 to Australia.

The win in opposition to France was not sufficient to avoid wasting Tunisia as Australia beat Denmark to guide their place within the final 16 the place they’ll meet Argentina. Khazri, who was born in France and performed one recreation for the French nationwide facet in 2012, switched to play for Tunisia and received 74 worldwide matches with them, scoring 25 objectives alongside the best way.

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