Speaking as an ambassador for feelfootball.com, Gullit said: “When you are left out by the coach, people say you are no good any more, that you are finished.
“To go out on your own terms, when you are still seen as good enough to play for your country, is the best way to go with dignity.
“Now Beckham has been called back into the team again, it is the best time to say ‘I retire’.”
