Marko Arnautović retires from Austrian national team

Marko Arnautović has announced his retirement from the Austrian national football team following the country's elimination from the World Cup knockout stage by Spain. The decision was captured in the documentary series ‘Teamgeist – Unser Weg’, which shows emotional scenes in the locker room after the 0:3 defeat.

During an emotional farewell speech, Arnautović addressed his teammates, describing them as brothers and expressing his heartbreak over the manner of his departure. The veteran striker, who currently plays for Red Star Belgrade, leaves the national team with a record 137 appearances and 49 goals. His departure was marked by visible emotion from teammates, including Marcel Sabitzer and David Alaba.