Hierro will quit international team after World Cup

Spain captain Fernando Hierro will quit international football after this World Cup.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2002 - 12:50

Spain captain Fernando Hierro will quit international football after this World Cup.

The 34-year-old Real Madrid defender, whose shirt pull of Niall Quinn on Sunday allowed the Republic Ireland to score a 90th minute equaliser from the spot - Spain went on to win the game on penalties - announced his decision today.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Person: Hierro Person: Fernando Hierro Person: Niall Quinn Person: Andoni Zubizarreta Event: World Cup Spain Event: World Cup Event: Euro 2004.’’Organisation: Spain Organisation: Real Madrid Organisation: Republic Ireland Organisation: Spanish FA Organisation: Poland Organisation: Irish

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