Lieke Martens to Retire from International Football
Dutch Star to Step Away After June Matches
Martens Announces Decision to Focus on Club Career
The Hague, Netherlands - Dutch women's football star Lieke Martens has announced her retirement from international football. The Paris Saint-Germain forward will step away from the Netherlands national team after June's friendlies against England and Japan.
Martens, 31, has been a key player for the Netherlands since making her debut in 2011. She played a pivotal role in the team's victory at the 2017 European Championship and was named the FIFA Women's Player of the Year the following year.
In a statement released by the Royal Dutch Football Association, Martens said, "It is a difficult decision, but I think it is the right time for me to step aside. I have given everything I have to the Dutch national team and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together."
Martens' retirement marks the end of an era for Dutch women's football. She is one of the most decorated players in the country's history and leaves a lasting legacy of success and inspiration. Her decision to focus on her club career will undoubtedly benefit Paris Saint-Germain, who will now have the full attention of one of the world's most talented footballers.
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