Tainio made his debut for the Finnish national team on 5 February 1998 against
Cyprus, and was a regular for the team through most of the 2000s.
After signing with New York Red Bulls in 2011, Tainio announced that he might retire at the international level, citing the long-distance flights and time difference between the States and Finland.
After a two-year hiatus, Tainio made his comeback to the international team, immediately after his contract with the Red Bulls expired.
Tainio made his debut for the Finnish national team on 5 February 1998 against
Cyprus, and was a regular for the team through most of the 2000s. After signing with New York Red Bulls in 2011, Tainio announced that he might retire at the international level, citing the long-distance flights and time difference between the States and Finland. After a two-year hiatus, Tainio made his comeback to the international team, immediately after his contract with the Red Bulls expired.
Teemu Tainio