Hartson quits international game

Wales striker John Hartson has announced his immediate retirement from international football in order to concentrate on playing for Celtic.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2006 - 16:44

Wales striker John Hartson has announced his immediate retirement from international football in order to concentrate on playing for Celtic.

The 30-year-old has amassed 50 caps for his country, scoring 14 goals, but has decided stepping down from the international scene will prolong his club career.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia - International Friendly

Heimir Hallgrimsson hoping Seamus Coleman will continue on to Euro 2028

Italy v Northern Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-off Semi-Final

Italy fail to reach third straight World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Bosnia

Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia - International Friendly - Aviva Stadium

Troy Parrott: 'We have a lot of heart. I'm really, really sure we will be back'

Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Parkhead Person: Hartson Person: John Hartson Person: John Toshack Person: Jonathan Barnett Person: Barnett Person: John Event: Euro 2008 Event: 2008 European Championships Organisation: Celtic Organisation: Wales Organisation: Scotland Organisation: Celtic Football Club Organisation: Portsmouth

<p>Pavel Sulc celebrates scoring the opening goal. Pic: Michal Cizek / AFP via Getty Images</p>

Czechia beat Denmark on penalties to book World Cup spot

READ NOW

Hartson quits international game

Czechia beat Denmark on penalties to book World Cup spot

Sport

Latest

Sport

Hartson quits international game

Continue reading for €5

Czechia beat Denmark on penalties to book World Cup spot

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read