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What was the reason Scholes cited for his international retirement?

  • Injuries

  • Age

  • Family life and club career

  • Disagreement with management

Answer

Scholes cited family life and his club career as the reasons for his international retirement. He said that he wanted to spend more time with his family and that he was no longer able to commit to the demands of international football. He also said that he wanted to focus on his club career with Manchester United.
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