Luis Suarez received a special gift from his Uruguay team-mates ahead of the Inter Miami star's final game for the national team.
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Suarez retired from international footballTributes ahead of final gameFans display "Luis 9 Eternal" tifoWHAT HAPPENED?
In a poignant moment before kickoff, Suarez was handed a special gift as a token of appreciation for his contributions to the national team over the years. The prolific striker opened the wrapping to find a laminated poster of him in the famed No. 9 jersey with a caption that read: "Unico de Inigualable" (Unique and unmatched).
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Meanwhile, fans in the stands unfurled a massive tifo that read "Luis Eternal," a testament to the striker's enduring legacy in Uruguayan football. Throughout the match, supporters chanted his name, celebrating his legendary career with the
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Suarez's final appearance for the national team took place at the historic Estadio Centenario, a fitting venue for his farewell, the stadium which hosted the first-ever FIFA World Cup final in 1930.
The match itself was a hard-fought affair, with both Uruguay and Paraguay vying for points in the World Cup qualification campaign. Suarez came closest to scoring in the first half when he connected with a cross from Facundo Pellistri, but his right-footed volley struck the post, leaving the crowd on the edge of their seats. He finished with 143 appearances for Uruguay, scoring an impressive 69 goals—making him the nation’s all-time leading scorer.