«Friday [note: Saturday in Portugal] will be my last game». In this emotional way, Luis Suárez took the first step towards the end of an era. A legend. Against Paraguay, the historic forward will say goodbye to the Uruguay national team.
The announcement was made at a press conference where Luis Suárez was unable to hold back tears. He explained himself, at the age of 37 and after 17 years in the national team.
«I've been thinking about this. It's the right moment. It's very hard. I can play the last game calmly, I'll play with the same excitement as the first one in 2007», he began, continuing.
«They taught me to give everything for the national team. Until Friday, I gave it all, I have nothing to reproach myself for at any moment. I want to thank the fans, with their messages of encouragement», highlighted the forward who, in this period, scored 69 goals for the Celeste.
«I hope it will be a beautiful celebration, that Uruguay will win, because it is still a qualifying match to win three points and it needs to be taken seriously», he concluded, referring to a game that will be played at the Centenario Stadium and is a qualifier for the next World Cup.
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