Luis Suárez spoke wonders of Enzo Francescoli when announcing his retirement from the Uruguay National Team

The Uruguay national team has as one of the greatest emblems of its history Enzo Francescoliwho led his country to winning the Copa America on three occasions. When the idol of River shone with the light blue, a small Luis Suarez He dreamed of being like him and made that clear in his recent retirement.

The current Inter Miami striker announced at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo that Next Friday at home against Paraguay will be his last match with his national teamAt 37 years of age, he is leaving the shirt with which he played a total of 142 matches and scored 69 goals, also adding 39 assists.

At one point in the conference, Suárez There was room to talk about Francescoli and showered him with praise: “I was a kid who dreamed of playing for the national team wearing Francescoli’s number ’10’. I didn’t want to be like him, or surpass him, because he’s a guy who won three Copa Américas. Not just anyone in Uruguay did it.”.

Francescoli’s titles in Uruguay

With the Senior Team of Uruguaywas champion of the America’s Cup in three editions. The first was in 1983 in their country, beating Brazil in the final. Then, in 1987 beat Chile in the decisive match played at El Monumental. The third and final match came in 1995also at home and defeating Brazil again.

Outside the Major, Francescoli won the South American Under 20 Championship in 1981played in Ecuador. Prior to his performance in the Copa América, he had the luxury of beating Brazil in a final. He was one of the stars of the tournament, scoring 5 goals in 7 matches played.

Francescoli’s numbers in Uruguay

Between 1982 and 1997, Enzo Francscoli played with the Uruguay national team a total of 73 official matches, of which 37 were victories, 18 draws and 18 defeats. In the matches played he scored 17 goals, with three Copa América championships in 1983, 1987 and 1995.