**Mehdi Mostefa Denies Retirement Rumors: “I Never Announced My International Retirement”**
Former Lorient midfielder Mehdi Mostefa, now at SC Bastia, has been absent from the Algerian national team for some time, leading to speculation about his international future. However, Mostefa firmly denies any retirement announcement.
“No, that’s false. I never told the coach, the federation, or the press that I was retiring from international duty,” Mostefa told *Buteur*. “I always read those rumors and frankly, they make me laugh.”
Regarding his national team absence, he added: “It’s the coach’s decision; I respect it. I don’t ask for explanations. My focus is on performing well for my club and being ready if called upon.”
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