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Luis Suarez Retires from Uruguay National Team After 17 Years

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1 year ago

September 3, 2024

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Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez has officially announced his retirement from international football with Uruguay.

The 37-year-old striker revealed the news during a press conference on Monday, stating that he would step down from the national team after Uruguay’s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Friday.

Suarez leaves behind an illustrious legacy as Uruguay’s all-time top scorer, having netted 69 goals in 142 appearances over the course of a 17-year international career.

The former star of Liverpool and Barcelona expressed pride in his decision, emphasising the importance of knowing when to walk away on his own terms.

“There is no greater satisfaction than recognising the right moment to retire, and fortunately, I am at peace with my choice,” Suarez said. “I want to step aside from the national team now, while it’s my decision, not due to injury or because I’m no longer being called up.”

Suarez admitted that at 37, the prospect of competing in another World Cup would be challenging. He explained that his decision allows him to retire with dignity, rather than being forced out by physical limitations. The striker noted that he’s grateful for the opportunity to bow out on his own terms.

Suarez made his international debut for Uruguay back in February 2007, in a 3-1 win over Colombia. Since then, he has played a pivotal role in Uruguay’s successes, including their Copa América triumph in 2011, and has been a key figure in numerous World Cup campaigns.

His contributions to the national team will be remembered as some of the most significant in Uruguay’s football history.

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Mbappe Says Dembele Deserves to Win the 2025 Ballon d’Or

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3 hours ago

September 7, 2025

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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has revealed who he believes should take home the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

For Mbappe, no one deserves it more than his France teammate Ousmane Dembele. Speaking in an interview with TeleFoot, he praised the Barcelona winger and said he has backed him from the very start.

“Ousmane deserves it, I’ve always supported him,” Mbappe said, adding that if he had the chance, he would personally deliver the award straight to Dembele’s doorstep.

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Osimhen to miss Nigeria’s world cup qualifier against South Africa due to injury

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3 hours ago

September 7, 2025

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Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa after picking up an injury in the win over Rwanda.

The striker, who plays for Galatasaray, went off in the first half of the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.

Head coach Eric Chelle revealed after the match that Osimhen would be monitored, but an update from team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the forward woke up on Sunday with pain in his chin and has now been ruled out of the trip.

The 26-year-old will return to Turkey for further checks and treatment. Nigeria is set to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Tuesday at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.

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Chelle says Super Eagles will be happy with any kind of win against South Africa

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3 hours ago

September 7, 2025

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that his side will be satisfied with any kind of win when they face South Africa, even if it’s just by a single goal.

Nigeria boosted their World Cup hopes with a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, a result that pushed them up to third place in Group C.

The team now heads to Bloemfontein for Tuesday’s clash against the Bafana Bafana, where they’ll be aiming to cut down Hugo Broos’ lead.

“For us, the most important thing is to get the three points. Even if it’s 1-0, we’ll take it,” Chelle said.