Luis Suárez Retires from International Football

Luis Suárez has announced his retirement from international football, with his final match set for Friday's World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo. The 37-year-old striker, who has played for Liverpool, Barcelona, and Inter Miami, is Uruguay's all-time top scorer with 69 goals in 142 appearances. Suárez, who debuted in 2007, has had a career marked by remarkable achievements, including winning the 2011 Copa America, and controversies such as the infamous handball in the 2010 World Cup and biting incidents in 2014. He expressed contentment in retiring on his own terms rather than due to injuries or being dropped. In an emotional press conference, Suárez stated his desire for his children to witness his final game and highlighted the importance of retiring when he still felt capable and passionate about playing.