Tunisia midfielder El-Skhiri announces international retirement after 11 years

Elias El-Skhiri has announced his retirement from international football with Tunisia, ending an 11-year stint with the national team.

• El-Skhiri announced his international retirement in an Instagram post on Thursday, ending his career with the Tunisian national team.
• The 31-year-old midfielder made 81 appearances for Tunisia and scored four goals, featuring in four Africa Cup of Nations editions and three World Cup tournaments.
• "The time has come for me to announce the end of my international career," El-Skhiri said, adding that the moments shared with the team would remain etched in his memory.
• The Tunisian Football Federation thanked El-Skhiri in a written message, reading: "11 years of passion, dedication, sacrifice and pride in the national flag… Tunisia's eagle forever."