LIVERPOOL’s Toure announces international retirement

{Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure has revealed he will retire from international duty after the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, reports BBC Sport.}

The 33-year-old Liverpool player made his debut against Rwanda in April 2000 and has gone on to win 109 caps.

“I plan to make this my final international assignment,” he said.

“I want to give my all to my country and myself because we have been in search of silverware for too long.

“If my coach [Herve Renard] gives me the opportunity to play at the upcoming Nations Cup, I’ll do my best and thereafter we’ll say goodbye.

“It’s going to be the end between Kolo Toure and the Elephants.”

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