Luis Suarez Announces Retirement from International Football in Emotional Press Conference

Uruguayan football legend Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a storied career with the national team. The 37-year-old striker, who is Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer with 69 goals in 142 appearances, confirmed his decision during an emotional press conference on Monday. Suarez will play his final match for Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo on Friday.

“Friday will be my last match for my country,” Suarez tearfully shared. “It was not an easy decision to make, but I do it with the peace of mind that I will give my maximum until the very last game of my Uruguay career.”

Suarez, known for his tenacious style and incredible goal-scoring ability, is widely regarded as one of the greatest forwards of his generation. He has had a remarkable career, featuring prominently for top clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool. However, his international journey is also marked by controversy, notably being banned from the 2014 World Cup for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini.

Since making his debut for Uruguay in 2007, Suarez has been an essential part of the national team, helping them win the Copa America in 2011 and participating in multiple World Cup campaigns. His retirement marks the end of an era for Uruguay, as they bid farewell to one of their greatest football icons.

Fans and fellow players alike will watch with heavy hearts as Suarez takes the field for the last time wearing the Uruguay shirt, hoping he can make his final appearance as memorable as his remarkable career.