AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini has turned down the chance to make a one-off comeback for Italy in their friendly with Northern Ireland on 6 June.
The 40-year-old, who will retire at the end of the season, ended his international career in 2002 after collecting a record 126th cap.
'No, I will not play a farewell game with the national team,' said Maldini in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport.
'I would like to thank the federation for expressing an interest.
'But I prefer to leave football with an official match because I am not a fan of farewell games.'
The veteran defender will play his last game at Fiorentina on 31 May, bringing to an end a 24-year career in Italy's top flight.
'I am living these last few games of my career in a calm way,' said Maldini.
'I am preparing for my farewell from football without any regrets after almost 25 years in football. A different life awaits me.'
