Luis Suarez, the legendary Uruguayan striker, has announced his retirement from international football. The 37-year-old will bid farewell to his national team after Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo.
Suarez, who has been a talisman for Uruguay for over a decade, is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation. He is Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer with 69 goals in 142 appearances.
The former Barcelona and Liverpool star made his international debut in 2007 and has represented his country in nine major tournaments, including three World Cups and four Copa Americas. He was instrumental in Uruguay’s Copa America triumph in 2011, where he was named player of the tournament.
Suarez’s international career has been marked by both brilliance and controversy. He was infamously banned for four months after biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup. He was also involved in a handball incident that denied Ghana a late winner in the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals.
Despite these controversies, Suarez remains a revered figure in Uruguayan football. He is known for his exceptional skill, determination, and passion. His retirement will mark the end of an era for the Uruguayan national team.
