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Greece/Germany - Veteran Greek duo retire

Greek goalkeeper Kostas Chalkias reacts during the Euro 2012 football championships match Poland vs. Greece, on June 8, 2012 at the National Stadium in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS

Greece's 4-2 defeat by Germany in Friday's quarter-final prompted veteran duo Kostas Chalkias and Nikos Liberopoulos to announce they were retiring from international football. PAOK goalkeeper Chalkias, at 38 the oldest player at the tournament, said he was bowing out after enjoying his time in the competition. "This has been one of the best months of my career. Right now I am very emotional and proud -- it was a dream finish for my international career," added Chalkias, who was capped 32 times. Striker Liberopoulos, 36, made his senior debut for Greece in 1996 and said the decision to retire was like leaving a family. "I am proud and happy to have participated in Greece's effort to reach the quarter-finals," said Chalkias. Greek goalkeeper Kostas Chalkias reacts during the Euro 2012 football championships match Poland vs. Greece, on June 8, 2012 at the National Stadium in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS