Luis Suarez has officially announced his retirement from international football, concluding a remarkable 17-year career with the Uruguay national team. At 37 years old, the legendary striker leaves behind an impressive legacy, having played 142 matches and scored 69 goals, making him Uruguay's all-time leading scorer.
In light of Suarez's retirement, his close friend and current Inter Miami teammate, Lionel Messi, shared a heartfelt message on social media. The two stars, who developed a strong bond during their time together at Barcelona from 2014 to 2020, recently reunited in the MLS after Suarez's move from Gremio.
On Instagram, Messi posted a touching photo of the two embracing, captioning it, “You are unique, @luissuarez9, on and off the pitch!!! I love you very much.” This gesture highlights the deep friendship that has endured beyond their club careers.
As for Suarez, he is set to play his final international match for Uruguay in an upcoming World Cup qualifier against Paraguay at Estadio Centenario, the team’s historic home ground.