Arsenal star set to retire after 2018 World Cup in Russia

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has announced that he will retire from international football after he plays in his final World Cup for France next summer. The 32-year-old has 49 international appearances for Les Bleus, but has decided to call it a day after the tournament in Russia as he wishes to hand the torch to the pool of burgeoning young talent set to break into the national team set-up.Speaking ahead of France's midweek friendly game against Wales and Germany, via Goal, the Gunners captain announced his impending departure from the international stage, stating:"Yes I think (it is the right time). There is just six months to take pleasure with French national team. After that, it will be time to give my place to young players behi...