Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 37, with the footballer to play his last game for Uruguay on Friday, September 6, 2024.
Luis Suarez Announces His Retirement From International Football
Suarez revealed his decision to retire from international football during a presser, with the Inter Miami attacker expressing that it wasn’t an easy decision for him to make.
However, Luis Suarez shared that he did it with the “peace of mind” that he would offer his best “until the very last game of my (Uruguay) career.”
The former Liverpool man also disclosed the best moment, revealing that it was the Copa America title which he led Uruguay to win in 2011.
Suarez said: “I wouldn’t trade the Copa America title for anything. It was the best moment of my career. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
Luis Suarez was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2011 Copa America, following his amazing display for the Sky Blue, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists in 6 matches.
The ex-Barcelona forward was seen as emotional during the presser, and he was successful in stopping himself from being teary.
Luis Suarez will play his last game for the Charrúas on Friday, September 6, 2024, as aforementioned, in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Luis Suarez And The Uruguay National Team
Suarez made his debut for the national team of Uruguay on February 7, 2007, in a game against Colombia.
Uruguay came out victorious in the encounter (3-1), but Suarez was shown a straight red card on his debut.
Luis Suarez was handed his debut by erstwhile Uruguay boss Óscar Tabárez and he went on to make 142 appearances for the country, scoring 69 goals and providing 39 assists in all competitions.
The 37-year-old is the second-most capped player in the country’s history, and he has been an integral member of the Uruguay national team for nearly 2 decades.
Suarez represented the South American country in nine major tournaments, featuring at the Copa America and FIFA World Cup 4 times.
Luis Suarez also donned the colors of Uruguay at the 2012 Summer Olympics held in England.
Luis Suarez’s Controversies
Recall, Suarez was infamously kicked out of the 2014 World Cup after being handed a four-month ban for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini
The Uruguayan is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, but the early years of his career were filled with many controversies.
Luis Suarez was also one of the villains of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa when his cynical handball on the goal-line denied Ghana what would have been a late winner in the quarter-finals.
Suarez was given his marching orders for that offense, and Ghana subsequently missed the ensuing penalty, allowing Uruguay to sneak into the semi-finals following a victory via penalties.
Additionally, Luis Suarez was handed an eight-game ban by authorities in England in 2011 for allegedly racially abusing French star Patrice Evra before the commencement of a clash between Manchester United and Liverpool.
Luis Suarez
He is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Inter Miami and captains the Uruguay national team.
Luis Suarez Personal Information?
Suarez was born on January 24, 1987, in Salto, Uruguay, to Sandra Diaz and Rodolfo Suárez. He is the fourth of seven boys.
Luis Suarez’s older brother, Paolo Suárez, is a retired professional footballer, who last played for Isidro Metapán in El Salvador.
Luis Suarez have three children, with daughter Delfina which he shares with wife Sofia being the first, and she was born on August 5, 2010.
Suarez and Sofia Balbi also have two sons, the first being Benjamin who was born in 2013 and the second being Lautaro, who was born in October 2018.
His Net Worth And Market Value?
Luis Suarez’s market value is €3 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €150 million – €180 million.
Luis Suarez Salary?
He earns about €26,000 per week at Inter Miami.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Suarez has played for several clubs in his career, including; FC Groningen, Ajax, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid.
Luis Suarez Career Stats?
Suarez has made 795 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 491 goals and providing 259 assists across all competitions.
Internationally the former Premier League star has made 142 appearances for Uruguay, scoring 69 goals and providing 39 assists.
Luis Suarez Position?
Suarez has been played as a center-forward for most parts of his career, but he can also function on either side of the wings.
His Achievements?
Luis Suarez has won several trophies in his career, including; 1 Copa America, 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 FIFA Club World Cup, 1 Eredivisie, and 5 La Liga titles.
