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Luis Suarez has officially announced that he is retiring from the Uruguay national team. The legendary forward made the revelation during a press conference on Monday evening. Suarez will now leave La Celeste as the team’s all-time leading goalscorer. The striker has netted 69 goals in 142 total matches with Uruguay. This figure is currently 11 more scores than any other player to feature for the team.
As the star fought back tears, Suarez explained his decision to reporters. “There is no better pride in oneself than knowing when the right moment to retire is, and luckily I am confident that I am retiring from the national team because I want to take a step aside,” stated Suarez.
“I am 37 years old, and I know that it is very difficult to get to the next World Cup. It comforts me a lot that I can retire and not for my injuries to retire me, or to stop being called up.”
“For me individually, it is very helpful for me to want to take that step aside and feel ready. It is difficult because the decision was not easy. But I go with the peace of mind that until the last game, I gave my all, and that the flame did not burn out slowly and that is why I made the decision that it should be now.”
Suarez’s final international game to be streamed on Fanatiz
Suarez, however, will play one more international match with Uruguay before ultimately stepping away. The current Inter Miami star was named in the team’s squad to face Paraguay on Friday, September 6th. Although La Celeste will play Venezuela four days later, Suarez is not scheduled to feature in the match.
The decision is likely due to the locations of the two matchups. Uruguay will host Paraguay in front of a home crowd in Montevideo. The following fixture, however, is set to be played in Venezuela. As a result, Suarez will be able to play his final Uruguay game in his native country.
Here in the United States, Uruguay matches are exclusively available to watch via Fanatiz….
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-09-03 20:25:02
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