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July 15th, 2006, 08:12 PM
Australia striker Mark Viduka is considering retiring from international football after the World Cup because of family reasons.
The 30-year-old told The Sunday Age: "I have one child and a second one on the way. I miss my family when I'm away.
"I'm thinking about my future with the national team and the results this summer could be important to that."
Australia will take part in the Asian Cup qualifiers later this year after their switch from the Oceania region.
The Middlesbrough forward added: "For players from Europe, they only have a three or four-hour flight, but I have to travel to the other side of the world. It takes a week to recover.
"There will be a lot of games with the Asian Cup and I might be away every month. I have to think of the pros and cons."
Viduka has scored six goals in 32 appearances for Australia.
I think he should come to Australia and play for the victory :D
The 30-year-old told The Sunday Age: "I have one child and a second one on the way. I miss my family when I'm away.
"I'm thinking about my future with the national team and the results this summer could be important to that."
Australia will take part in the Asian Cup qualifiers later this year after their switch from the Oceania region.
The Middlesbrough forward added: "For players from Europe, they only have a three or four-hour flight, but I have to travel to the other side of the world. It takes a week to recover.
"There will be a lot of games with the Asian Cup and I might be away every month. I have to think of the pros and cons."
Viduka has scored six goals in 32 appearances for Australia.
I think he should come to Australia and play for the victory :D