Euro 2020 Top Scorer Retires After World Cup Exit

Patrik Schick has announced his retirement from international football following the Czech Republic's elimination from the World Cup. The 30-year-old striker concludes his national team career with 26 goals in 56 appearances for the European side.

"This decision is neither impulsive nor something I decided yesterday. The idea has been on my mind for a long time, and I've given it a lot of thought," he wrote on Instagram, as quoted by BTA.

Schick was one of the standout stars of Euro 2020, where he shared the Golden Boot award with Cristiano Ronaldo, both scoring five goals. He also earned the award for the most beautiful goal of the tournament with his stunning strike against Scotland.

"I am proud of what I achieved wearing the national jersey. At the same time, however, I know that Czech football can offer much, much more than what it has shown on the pitch in recent years," added Schick, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen.