French striker David Trezeguet has quit international football, and blamed coach Raymond Domenech for the decision.
The 30-year-old was a surprise omission from the France squad for Euro 2008 after a good season for Juventus, and watched from home as Les Bleus crashed out at the group stage.
"Raymond Domenech is staying and I am quitting the national team," Trezeguet told Gazzetta dello Sport.
Domenech was expected to be sacked in the wake of the poor showing, but after seeing the French Football Federation agree to keep on the controversial coach for the rest of the year, Trezeguet has brought an end to his international career.
Trezeguet added: "The poor performance at the European Championships and the decision to keep the coach have pushed me to make this irrevocable decision.
"These decisions (to keep the coach) were taken more for political than footballing reasons, and they (FFF) have not listened to public opinion."
Trezeguet, who scored 20 goals for Juve last season, was capped 71 times by his country and scored 34 goals.
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