Deco to quit international scene
Portugal and Chelsea midfielder Deco has announced he will retire from international football after the World Cup.
The Brazil-born player, who was granted Portuguese citizenship after six years in the country, has been an ever present in the Portugal side since a scoring debut in the 2-1 win over Brazil in 2002.
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