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Published 06:49 IST, September 3rd 2024

Luis Suarez Announces Retirement from International Football, Set to Play Final Match for Uruguay

Luis Suarez, a seasoned striker for Uruguay, has announced his retirement from the national team, officially ending his international career.

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Uruguayan soccer player Luis Suarez speaks during a press conference in Montevideo, Uruguay | Image: AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico

The Uruguayan football legacy will be witnessing one of the most heartbreaking moments after Luis Suarez made a difficult decision. The Uruguayan striker has officially announced the end of his international career. As the country's all-time leading goal scorer, Suarez has called time in his spectacular career at 37. Luis Suarez is one of the finest strikers Uruguay has ever produced, and seeing him retire is a significant moment as it marks the end of an era.

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Luis Suarez Announces Retirement From International Football, World Cup Qualifier Match to Be His Last Outing for Uruguay

Veteran Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has officially called time in his international career as he announces his retirement from the national team. At 37, Suarez has decided to call it quits. The veteran striker made the decision public during a press conference at the Centenario Stadium, and he got teary-eyed while making his decision public. After representing Uruguay since 2007, the striker stated that the time was right to retire.

“It hurts to say it, but Friday will be my last match with my country’s national team.

Uruguayan soccer player Luis Suarez announces his retirement the national soccer team in Montevideo, Uruguay | Image: AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico

“I know that it is difficult for me to get to the next World Cup. Being retired by myself and not by injuries is very comforting,” Luis Suarez said at the press conference.

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Luis Suárez competed for Uruguay in five Copa America competitions and four World Cups. His best season was in the year 2011 when the striker won the Copa America title with his national side. The striker intends to continue his career at the club level. He currently plays with his close friend Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. The two collaborated while playing in Barcelona from 2014 to 2020.

In addition, Suárez was a player for Gremio, Ajax, Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid. With 69 goals in 142 games, Suarez leads Uruguay's all-time goal scorer standings. On Friday, he will play his final international match when his country hosts Paraguay in a World Cup qualifying match at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Updated 06:49 IST, September 3rd 2024