Spain's Alonso announces international retirement


MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's Xabi Alonso has called time on his international career, having won the World Cup, two European championships and 114 caps.

In a stellar career that spanned 11 years, since his debut against Ecuador in April 2003, Alonso was a crucial part of the all-conquering Spain team that shed their 'underachievers' tag to dominate international football for six years.

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