Lassana Diarra, the midfielder from Anzhi Mackachkala, has announced that he will no longer play for the French national team. He cited tense relations with both Laurent Blanc and Didier Deschamps, the current manager of the French national team. Diarra expressed regret at not being able to play alongside Abou Diaby, whom he considers a brother. The last time he was called up, he was unable to join the national team due to injury.
LASSANA DIARRA: THE FRANCO-MALIAN ANNOUNCES HIS INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENT
