International attacker Jonel Désiré (25), former player of AS Mirebalais (his hometown), who currently plays for "Football Club Urartu" in Armenia, has announced a temporary stoppage of his international career for personal reasons, after playing 21 games for the Haitian national team.

In a message posted on his facebook account he writes "The last 5 years have been incredible for me because I was constantly invited to the national team. During this period, I lived incredible moments and I gained incredible experience with my compatriots.

Today I am devastated to announce that I have to stop my performances with the national team for the upcoming period due to personal issues.

I am sad that I cannot help my teammates and play for my country, but there is no other option at the moment.

I am grateful to all the members of the FHF, the team and the country who have supported me and I hope to be back in the future.

I wish good luck to my country and I will support my teammates in all matches.

Big hugs,

your Jonel Desire."

BF/ HaitiLibre