I will always be available for my National team - Arturo Vidal quashes retirement rumours

Despite not qualifying for the Russia 2018 World Cup, Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal has reserved his decision to retire from international football, saying he is a warrior as he promise never to abandon Chile. On Tuesday night, Chile were knocked out of World Cup qualifying following a 3-0 defeat in Brazil.

After which Vidal appeared to announce on Twitter that his international career was over saying “Thank you lads, for everything, for all these years together... for teaching me and for showing a country that with effort and work anything is possible in life”

But within 24 hours Vidal came back on Twitter to pledge his allegiance to his country as long as he is wanted.

He tweeted “It is tough. But this is not the end of anything. Not the end of a generation, nor this team nor least the end of our dreams. We have much to fight for, much to give, a lot of joy ahead. This is a very difficult time, and here we will see who's strongest. Chile is a team of warriors, I feel proud to belong to this squad. And I will not abandon them. We will go together to the end. Every time I am called I will be available for my national team. Our national team.”