The experienced 35-year-old had said before the Championships that he was preparing to retire from international football - and he has stayed true to his word in the wake of Wednesday's epic 3-2 defeat.
End of an era: Rustu has retired from international football
'I am ending my international career, where I served with pride, glory and honour for 14 years,' Recber said after the match. 'I would like to thank everybody who has helped me.'
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