Guardado calls time on Mexico career

Mexico City, May 17 : Midfielder Andres Guardado has announced his retirement from Mexicos national team after an international career spanning 16 years.

The 36-year-old, who made his debut for El Tri in 2005, departs as Mexicos most-capped player with 181 games and appearances at five World Cups, reports Xinhua.

"Thank you for everything I have experienced in these 16 years, it is impossible to express in words how grateful and privileged I feel," Guardado said on social media."Heartfelt thanks to my teammates, all of the staff who are a very important part of the day-to-day and to all the loyal fans who accompanied me all these years.Now Im one of you."Guardados last game for Mexico was a 2-0 loss to Argentina in the group stage of last years World Cup in Qatar.He continues to play for Spanish side Real Betis, whom he joined from PSV Eindhoven in 2017.cs #Guardado #Mexico #career.