Editorial staff of El País
They are friends and perhaps even practically brothers and that means that what affects one, affects them both. Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi They forged a great friendship during their stay in Barcelona, as did their families, so the Flea’s message was not surprising.
He arrived a few hours later than the Gunslinger will officially announce his retirement from the Uruguayan national team, which will take place next Friday against Paraguay (20:30) at the Centenario Stadium in the framework of the Qualifiers.
The Argentine footballer, who is also his teammate at Inter Miami, chose to publish on his social networks a photo of both of them in the last duel between Argentina y Uruguay at La Bombonera, where the Celeste won 2-0.
Embracing each other, they are seen smiling before the match. The image was accompanied by the following caption: “You are unique, on and off the pitch. I love you very much.”
Photo: Capture.
Just as they were rivals in each of the classics between Uruguay and Argentina, both are the footballers who have scored the most goals in the history of the Qualifiers and in fact they compete for first place.
The Argentine has scored a total of 31 goals so far, while the Pistolero comes immediately after him with 29 goals and the chance to equal him in the game against Paraguay.
