Didier Drogba scored 61 goals in 103 matches besama Ivory Coast.
Football star from the Ivory Coast, Didier Drogba, Announced retreat from international football.
36-year-old striker was dropped 103 times in strengthening the Ivory Coast - among others in three World Cups and two African-Cup and scored 61 goals.
"With great sadness I decided to retire from international football," as written in a statement on its website.
He says he is proud to provide assistance in bringing his country to the world stage.
"Since it was first called up to the last game, I always strive to provide the best for my country."
Off the pitch, Drogba had a role in the campaign to end the civil war in Ivory Coast and called for reconciliation after the conflict.
As a football player, his goal extra time and penalty shoot-out which leads Chelsea win the Champions Cup for the first time in the 2011-2012 season.
After leaving Chelsea, he could play in China before moving to Turkish club, Galatasaray, and back to Chelsea this season to a one-year contract.
Drogba also been elected twice as Africa's best football players.
