Forward Luis Suárez burst into tears after Messi’s emotional message during Uruguay’s farewell match.
A few days ago, Luis Suárez announced his retirement from the Uruguay national team and this Inter Miami striker has just played his last match with the national team in the 0-0 draw against Paraguay in the 2026 South American World Cup qualifiers.
Lionel Messi sent an emotional message to his close friend Suarez after the last match up front. The fans also had a special message for Suarez. Suarez broke down in tears on the pitch when he received the message announced on the big screen by Messi.
Suárez burst into tears after receiving an emotional message from Messi and the fans. PHOTO: GETTY
After 17 years of service to Uruguay, Suarez received a well-deserved farewell from the fans in Montevideo after drawing 0-0 with Paraguay in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in South America.
Fans held up banners reading “Luis 9 Eternal.” Suarez, 37, confirmed his retirement from international football with Uruguay at a press conference earlier this week. Suarez scored 69 goals in 142 games for Uruguay and played in four World Cups.
Messi sent a video message to Suarez. PHOTO: AUFTV
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s video message appeared on the big screen at the Estadio Centenario: “Hello Gordito. I wanted to be present and record this video on such a significant day for you, your family, the people of Uruguay,” and football fans in general, because of who he is and everything he has given to his national team and his country.
I am very lucky to be by your side and I know how difficult it was for you to make this decision because I understand how much it means to you to play for the Uruguay national team.
I just hope you like the tribute they are giving you. You deserve it for everything I mentioned before, for everything you gave to the team. You always gave everything until the last day. You are leaving a great legacy for the people of today and for future generations.
Suarez burst into tears after Messi’s emotional message. PHOTO: AFP
This is the end of a very important chapter in your career, but I hope you still have many years of football ahead of you and I am glad that those years will last, that we are together again on the same team and enjoying every day. I hope you enjoy this evening with your loved ones and all the people you always want to be close to. A big hug, I love you very much, goodbye.”
Suarez was very emotional and burst into tears after Messi’s emotional message. The two played 258 games together at Barcelona, winning 13 titles, including a historic treble in 2015.
They are currently teammates at MLS club Inter Miami (USA). Suarez joined Inter Miami in January on a one-year contract.
Messi and Suarez in Barcelona colours. PHOTO: GETTY
Suarez and Messi at Inter Miami. PHOTO: GETTY
Suarez scored 69 goals in 142 games for Uruguay. PHOTO: AFP
| Luis Suarez career statistics2005 – 2006 – National – 4 matches
2006 – 2007 – Groningen – 37 games, 15 goals 2007 – 2011 – Ajax – 159 games, 111 goals 2011 – 2014 – Liverpool – 133 games, 82 goals 2014 – 2020 – Barcelona – 283 matches, 195 goals 2020 – 2022 – Atlético de Madrid – 83 games, 34 goals 2022 – 2023 – National – 16 games, eight goals 2023 – 2024 – Gremio – 53 matches, 26 goals2024 Currently – Inter Miami – 27 matches, 20 goals 2007 – 2024 – Uruguay – 142 matches, 69 goals Trophies: Copa América, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, 5-time La Liga champion, UEFA Super Cup, 4-time Copa del Rey champion, 2-time Spanish Super Cup winner, Federation Cup, Eredivisie, Netherlands Cup, 3-time Uruguay National Football Championship champion. |
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