Berbatov Quits Bulgaria

Dimitar Berbatov has called time on his international football career.

The 29-year-old, Bulgaria’s captain and record goal scorer, made the announcement in Sofia on Thursday. He told media at the Vasil Levski national stadium: “It was a difficult but well considered decision. There are moments in life when we have hard decisions to make.

"The reasons are many and different. I am happy with what I have achieved with the national team and do not regret anything. From now on I will focus fully on my commitments to Manchester United."

Berbatov made his Bulgaria debut in November 1999 and went on to score 48 goals in 78 appearances for the national team.

He joins fellow Reds Paul Scholes (England), Ryan Giggs (Wales) and Edwin van der Sar (Netherlands) in international retirement.