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Hakim Ziyech: Chelsea winger quits Morocco duty aged 28

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has suggested he has quit international football for good after a falling-out with Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic.

The 28-year-old has not played for the Atlas Lions since June last year, and was omitted from the squad for this year's Africa Cup of Nations.

"I will not return to the national team, and this is my final decision," Ziyech said.

"I am focussing on what I am doing with my club."

Since featuring against Ghana and Burkina Faso last June Ziyech has been involved in a war of words with Bosnian Halilhodzic regarding his availability for international duty.