Dusan Tadic Bids Farewell to Serbian National Team After 16 Years

Serbia captain Dusan Tadic has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 16-year career with 111 appearances. Tadic, who debuted in 2008, led Serbia as captain in the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024. He retires with 23 goals and 40 assists and plans to stay involved in football.

Dusan Tadic, Serbia's most-capped player, announced his international retirement on Thursday, concluding a 16-year tenure with the national team. The forward, who debuted in 2008, captained the squad in the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024, amassing 111 appearances, 23 goals, and 40 assists.

The 35-year-old forward expressed his disappointment at being benched in Serbia's first group match against England, which led to a public outburst. Despite this, Tadic clarified on Instagram that he never intended to insult his teammates or coach Dragan Stojkovic.

Tadic emphasized that his decision to retire was based on wanting to move on from the national team, while expressing a desire to contribute to Serbian football in another capacity in the future. He also stated his unwavering support for the team as a loyal fan.

(With inputs from agencies.)