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Marcos Llorente Retires from Spanish National Team After 2026 World Cup Victory

Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente announced his retirement from the Spanish national team following their 2026 World Cup triumph.

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Marcos Llorente, a midfielder for Atletico Madrid, announced his retirement from the Spanish national team on September 3, 2026. [1] Marcos Llorente announced on social media that he is retiring from the Spanish national football team. [2] Llorente stated that his decision to retire was made after long consideration and was not influenced by Spain's success in the 2026 World Cup. [3] Marcos Llorente stated via social media that his decision to retire was personal, carefully considered over a long period, and came from his heart. [4] The announcement was made two months after Llorente helped Spain win the World Cup with the national team. [5] Llorente confirmed via an Instagram message that the decision was made before the 2026 World Cup. [6] Llorente described his retirement decision as personal, very well-considered, and deeply felt. [7] Llorente debuted with the Spanish national team in a friendly match against the Netherlands in Amsterdam in November 2020 and has since played 27 matches for the Roja. [8] Llorente stated in his message that he decided to close his stage with the national team after much thought, acknowledging he is still young and could have played for more years. [9] Llorente won the 2026 World Cup with Spain, playing three matches, providing an assist against Uruguay in the group stage, and having minutes in the semifinal against France. [10] At the club level, Llorente won two Champions League titles and one La Liga title with Atletico Madrid after joining the club in 2019. [11] Llorente played as a backup to Pedro Porro during the 2026 World Cup, appearing in only six minutes during the semifinal match against France. [12]
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  1. Marcos Llorente, a midfielder for Atletico Madrid, announced his retirement from the Spanish national team on September 3, 2026. · Republika Online
  2. Marcos Llorente announced on social media that he is retiring from the Spanish national football team. · 24sata
  3. Llorente stated that his decision to retire was made after long consideration and was not influenced by Spain's success in the 2026 World Cup. · Republika Online
  4. Marcos Llorente stated via social media that his decision to retire was personal, carefully considered over a long period, and came from his heart. · Media Indonesia
  5. The announcement was made two months after Llorente helped Spain win the World Cup with the national team. · 24sata
  6. Llorente confirmed via an Instagram message that the decision was made before the 2026 World Cup. · Crítica
  7. Llorente described his retirement decision as personal, very well-considered, and deeply felt. · Crítica
  8. Llorente debuted with the Spanish national team in a friendly match against the Netherlands in Amsterdam in November 2020 and has since played 27 matches for the Roja. · El Colombiano
  9. Llorente stated in his message that he decided to close his stage with the national team after much thought, acknowledging he is still young and could have played for more years. · El Colombiano
  10. Llorente won the 2026 World Cup with Spain, playing three matches, providing an assist against Uruguay in the group stage, and having minutes in the semifinal against France. · El Colombiano
  11. At the club level, Llorente won two Champions League titles and one La Liga title with Atletico Madrid after joining the club in 2019. · Republika Online
  12. Llorente played as a backup to Pedro Porro during the 2026 World Cup, appearing in only six minutes during the semifinal match against France. · Republika Online
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