It turned out very touching. Luis Suarez played his last match for Uruguay
A few days ago, on September 3, it was reported that Luis Suárez had made the decision to retire from international football. The striker had announced that the upcoming match against Paraguay would be his farewell.
And indeed, this match took place last night. Uruguay hosted Paraguay as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Suárez started the match and played the full 90 minutes, though he was unable to make a decisive impact, and the game ended in a goalless draw.
After the final whistle, Suárez was given a heartfelt farewell by the fans. He took to the field with his family, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. The ceremony was attended by former Uruguay head coach Óscar Tabárez and ex-captains Diego Lugano, Diego Forlán, and Diego Godín.
Before the match, fans unfurled a massive banner featuring a shirt with the number "9" and the inscription “Suárez Eternal.”
After the game, Suárez was congratulated not only by fans and teammates but also by players who had significantly shaped his career. The stadium screen displayed messages from Lionel Messi and Neymar. The crowd fell silent as they watched the video, while Suárez, standing on the field, struggled to hold back tears, eventually breaking down in emotion.
Luis Suárez made his debut for the Uruguayan national team in February 2007 at the age of 20. Over his illustrious career, he earned 143 caps and became the country's all-time leading scorer with 69 goals.
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