Bosnia midfielder Lulic quits international football

Sarajevo, Dec 29: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) midfielder Senad Lulic on Friday decided to retire from international football.

The 34-year-old Lazio captain emotionally said that he has made this decision with the help of his family and closest persons, reports Xinhua news agency.

"Life choices are never made overnight, especially when it comes to love that I have towards BiH and jersey of country I love. However, it is time to say goodbye," Lulic wrote on his Facebook page.

"Sometimes the play was bad, sometimes good, but the crown of my career, like for all of us, is placement in the World Cup in Brazil," Lulic added.

In his nine years of playing for BiH, Senad Lulic played 57 matches and scored four goals.

Until today, he played for clubs like Swiss BSC Young Boys, Grasshopper Club Zurich and Bellinzona. Since July 1, 2011, Lulic has scored 27 goals in 253 matches playing for Lazio.