Cameroon keeper Andre Onana retires from international football

YAOUNDE, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana announced his retirement from international football on Friday barely a month after falling out with coach Rigobert Song during FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The Inter Milan shot-stopper was kicked out in the group stage of the tournament following a disagreement with Song, who reportedly took issue with his goalkeeping style.

"After endless hours of training, endless trips and a lot of perseverance, I can proudly say that I have fulfilled my great dream. But every story, however beautiful it may be, has its end. And my story with the Cameroonian national team has come to an end," said the 26-year-old in the statement.

"My feeling will never change. My Cameroonian heart will continue to beat and wherever I go I will always fight to lift the flag of Cameron as high as possible. I will continue to support as a fan, just as the more than 27 million Cameroonians do at every match," he added.

Onana made his international debut in 2016 and represented his country more than 30 times.