retired from international duties after the EUROS with Austria. Despite an unbeaten run in the qualifiers for EUROS, Austria were disappointing at the tournament proper finishing bottom of their group. He made 78 appearances for his country. “I am proud of our national team and the development we had in recent years and that we managed to qualify for the first time in history for a European Championship,” Fuchs said.
“The tournament itself was not satisfying, we all know that. Still the adventure in France was very special for me. I could lead my team on the pitch as captain and was able to enjoy the atmosphere.
“That is why I would like to thank every staff member and every coach who made that possible. And I want to thank all the fans who pushed us during the games and in every game of the qualification and who have always been positive. That is very important to me, because that is how you support a team.
“Still I would like to announce here, that the match against Iceland was my last one in the red-white-red shirt. Looking back, I have to say I am very proud on the 10 years I spent with the national team. I did everything with pure passion and like I said, I am very proud. “This does not mean we’re not going to see each other again. I am sure we will meet again in other roles. Everything is possible.
“I wish the team all the best for the qualification for the World Cup 2018. I will keep my fingers crossed.
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