Benaglio quits int'l football

Switzerland goalkeeper Diego Benaglio announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, three weeks short of his 31st birthday and with 61 caps to his name.

Although not considered old in goalkeeping terms, Benaglio said he was "not the youngest" and wanted to concentrate on his career with VfL Wolfsburg.

Benaglio impressed at the World Cup, helping Switzerland to the round of 16 where they lost in heart-breaking style to Argentina who scored their only goal deep into injury-time.

He appeared well capable of carrying on until at least Euro 2016 and possibly the 2018 World Cup in Russia

"I'm not the youngest any more, and I would like to focus more strongly on my work at club level," Benaglio told the Swiss federation's website.

"I'm still in good shape but I need more time to recover than before.

"This decision has not been easy for me. The Swiss team has developed in exemplary manner, we have a great squad with a great atmosphere."