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Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has said the arrival of younger, fitter defenders in the Brazil national team had spelt the end of his international career.
And the 33-year-old said he would not be following in the foosteps of former teammates Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo, both of whom returned from international retirement to play again for France and Portugal respectively.
"With me, a return is not possible," the veteran dead ball specialist told reporters at a press conference Wednesday.
"Brazil can now count on the likes of Marcelo (Fluminense) and Gilberto (Hertha Berlin) and they are both very good players.
"Now, the days off are precious to me."
Roberto Carlos, who has solicited interest from Fenerbahce in Turkey and English champions Chelsea, seemed a shadow of his former self at the World Cup.
He emerged from the tournament having faced criticism for his lack of intervention before Thierry Henry's goal which handed France a 1-0 win and ticket to the semi-finals.
However he said he had been unjustly criticised.
"I've played for Brazil for 15 years, we've lost 16 games and I've been world champion," said the Brazilian.
"Now I just want to concentrate on Real Madrid. My family's been missing me a lot since the World Cup."
And the 33-year-old said he would not be following in the foosteps of former teammates Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo, both of whom returned from international retirement to play again for France and Portugal respectively.
"With me, a return is not possible," the veteran dead ball specialist told reporters at a press conference Wednesday.
"Brazil can now count on the likes of Marcelo (Fluminense) and Gilberto (Hertha Berlin) and they are both very good players.
"Now, the days off are precious to me."
Roberto Carlos, who has solicited interest from Fenerbahce in Turkey and English champions Chelsea, seemed a shadow of his former self at the World Cup.
He emerged from the tournament having faced criticism for his lack of intervention before Thierry Henry's goal which handed France a 1-0 win and ticket to the semi-finals.
However he said he had been unjustly criticised.
"I've played for Brazil for 15 years, we've lost 16 games and I've been world champion," said the Brazilian.
"Now I just want to concentrate on Real Madrid. My family's been missing me a lot since the World Cup."