Johannesburg — Steven Pienaar has retired from international soccer after 10 years in the game. The Everton player said that struggling with the physical demands of both the Premier League and international soccer had influenced his decision.
Steven Pienaar announced his retirement from international soccer on Tuesday via a statement read out by South African Football Association CEO, Robin Petersen. At the squad announcement for upcoming friendlies against Poland and Kenya, Pienaar stole the thunder to call curtain on his 10-year career.
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