The end of an era. The Uruguayan Edinson Cavani, second top scorer in the history of his selection, announced this Thursday, May 30, that he was ending his international career.
THE Matador
37, currently at the forefront of the attack for the Argentinian club Boca Juniors, says he has made the decision to withdraw
after 136 matches in the Celeste jersey, in order to concentrate on the end of his club career.
“Goodbye Matador”
I have been and always will be blessed to have put on this jersey to represent what I love most in the world, my country
he declared in a message dedicated to his Beloved Heavenly
in which he thanks each of the people who have supported him since his debut in the selection in 2008.
I want to dedicate myself to this new stage of my career and give everything I have to give where I need to be
he said. Today I decide to retire, but I will always follow you with a beating heart, like when I entered the field with this beautiful jersey. »
Cavani scored 58 goals with Celeste, second best total behind his friend Luis Suarez (68), and participated in four World Cups: South Africa 2010 where he reached the semi-finals, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar in 2022. He won the Copa América in Argentina in 2011.
Under his favorite number 21, he is the third most capped player in the history of his selection, behind Diego Godin (161) and Luis Suarez (137).
The former PSG striker (2013-2020), second top scorer in the club’s history with 200 goals behind Kilian Mbappé (256), had not been called up for the selection since the 2022 World Cup where the Céleste did not not past the first round.
Luis Suarez, with whom he formed a feared centre-forward pairing, thanked Cavani as a Uruguayan
for his contribution to the victory of Uruguay and in honor of the flag
.
Your name will remain engraved in the history of our football and our country
wrote the “Pistolero” on social networks, accompanied by photos showing them celebrating goals together.
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Forever Heavenly, Matador
wrote the International Football Federation (FIFA) on X, accompanied by a video reviewing Cavani’s career in the Uruguayan jersey.
Goodbye Matador
for its part declared the Uruguayan Football Federation (AUF). Thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart, you are a legend
.
