`"I express my admiration for you" best friend Messi's message sobbed, 'Goodbye Hack tooth' Suarez national team's retirement ceremony burst into tears
Sep 07, 2024
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British media The Sun reported on the 7th (Korean time) 'Suarez shed tears after receiving Messi's emotional message at the Uruguayan national soccer team's retirement ceremony'
Suarez played his 143rd A match in Game 7 of the 2026 North-China World Cup South American qualifying round between Uruguay and Paraguay on the 7th. After that, he put down his affectionate A national team uniform. It has been 17 years since the debut of the A team. The fans gave him a big round of applause.
Suarez made his A-team debut in February 2007 against Colombia. He has scored 69 goals in 142 previous A matches. The number of A-match games is the second after Diego Godin (161 games, retired), and the number one overall score. He also led Uruguay to the Copa America championship in 2011.
Messi's surprise message was released at Suarez's retirement ceremony. Messi wanted to deliver this video on a meaningful day. I know how much it means to you to play for the Uruguay national team. I pay my respects. A very important chapter of a career is over. But there are many more days to come in football."
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Meanwhile, Suarez caused various controversies. At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, he blocked the ball with his hands in the quarterfinals against Ghana. It was an instinctive act to prevent a run. Ghana striker Asamoah Gian missed the penalty kick, and Uruguay eventually advanced to the semifinals with a penalty shootout, making it a `hand of God.' In the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil against Italy, he bit the shoulder of opposing defender Giorgio Chiellini with his teeth. He was sent off directly. In addition, he was suspended for nine A matches by FIFA.
epi17@sportschosun.com
