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LUIS SUAREZ announced he will play his last match for Uruguay this week in a teary-eyed press conference on Monday.The former Liverpool and Barcelona star confirmed he will wave goodbye to international football after Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay.Luis Suarez has confirmed he will play his last match for Uruguay this weekCredit: PASuarez confirmed the news in a teary-eyed press conference on MondayCredit: ReutersSuarez, 37, revealed that he would play the game with the same enthusiasm as he did in his first back in 2007.He said: “I leave with the peace of mind that I gave everything for the national team until Friday. I have no regrets.”There is no better pride in oneself than knowing when the right moment to retire is and luckily I am confident that I am retiring from the national team because I want to take a step aside.”The veteran striker who played for the Reds between 2011-2014 said he is happy he is retiring on his own terms and not due to injury.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe continued: “I am 37 years old and I know that it is very difficult to get to the next World Cup. It comforts me a lot that I can retire and not for my injuries to retire me, or to stop being called up.”It is very helpful to want to take that step aside and feel ready. It is difficult because the decision was not easy.”But I go with the peace of mind that until the last game I gave my all, and that the flame did not burn out slowly and that is why I made the decision that it should be now.”The Uruguayan ace has played in four World Cups and won the Copa America in 2011 where he was named the tournament’s best player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd this year Marcelo Bielsa’s side finished third in the Copa America with Suarez claiming he wanted to finish things off in the nation’s home ground.He added: “My dream was for my children to see me win something important with the national team… that last goal was very nice for them and even though it wasn’t a trophy to take home, it was very nice for them.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League stars”I wanted to show people again that I can continue to contribute to the national team.”I had the Copa America and yes, I could have done it (retired) perfectly after that, but having analysed the situation, I want to do it with my people, in my stadium.”I want my children to live this experience. Saying goodbye with the people here is something that I don’t know if many have done.”The forward has scored 69 goals in 142 games over 17 years for Uruguay making him the country’s top scorer.Suarez made his senior debut for Uruguay on 8 February 2007 in a 3–1 win against Colombia but was sent off in the 85th minute after receiving a second yellow card for dissent.Meanwhile, Suarez said he would remain at Inter Miami playing alongside his former Barca teammate Lionel Messi after mentioning it would be his last club after joining the MLS side last year.Luis Suarez’s career2005-2006 – Nacional 2006-2007 – Groningen 2007-2001 Ajax2011-2014 – Liverpool2014-2020 Barcelona2020-2022 Atletico Madrid2022 – Nacional2023-2024 – Gremio2024 – Present – Inter Miami More

ENDRICK’S mum burst into tears after watching him score his first Real Madrid goal.The 18-year-old opened his account for the club on his LaLiga debut against Real Valladolid on Sunday.Endrick’s mum broke down in tears after watching him score on his LaLiga debutCredit: XThe 18-year-old came off the bench to score his first Real Madrid goal against Real VallodolidCredit: RexHe came on in place of Kylian Mbappe for the final five minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu.However, it did not take long for Endrick to make an impression for the Spanish giants.After collecting the ball in the Valladolid half, he beat two defenders before firing a low strike into the bottom corner.The Brazilian was then swarmed by his team-mates as he celebrated next to the corner flag.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis mum Cintia was also seen celebrating the goal in the stands in a heart-warming moment.She teared up before embracing with Endrick’s girlfriend Gabriely Miranda.Jude Bellingham also watched on from the stands after being ruled out with injury.Endrick’s debut goal followed strikes from Federico Valverde and Brahim Diaz, with the teenager also making history with his effort.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAt 18 years and 35 days old, he is the youngest foreign player to score in LaLiga for Real Madrid.Speaking after the match, he explained: “I am very happy. It is a dream that is coming true.Watch Brazil wonderkid and future Real Madrid star Endrick get away with blatantly PUNCHING rival”I had already played here, at the Bernabéu, with the Brazilian national team and I was able to score, but it was not with Real Madrid.”Today was my official debut and I also made my debut in La Liga.“I can only thank God for everything that is happening to me. I always tried to win for all the people of Brazil, but now also for the people of Spain.”I want us to be united and that whenever there is a match, they can enjoy it. I am very happy to be with these great players, who I only saw in video games. It is very important for me.”Endrick joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras on a six-year deal earlier this summerCredit: GettyEndrick joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras earlier this summer, two years after the deal was agreed.He has signed a six-year deal through to the summer of 2026 in the Spanish capital.Sunday’s cameo off the bench marked his first competitive action for Los Blancos after being an unused substitute for their first league match and the Uefa Super Cup final. More