Luis Suárez was treated to an emotional scene courtesy of Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. ahead of kickoff of his final internatinal match with the Uruguayan national team in the early hours of Saturday.
The 37-year-old spent six years in Barcelona, where he met and built a strong relationship with Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., which continued even after their time with the Blaugrana.
Suarez, alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. formed the famous trident that conquered the world by winning the sextuple in 2014-15. Suarez went on to become the best of friends with Messi as they enjoyed more success together following the departure of Neymar to PSG in 2017.
Ahead of kickoff of his international farewell match for Uruguay against Paraguay at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, both Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. were displayed on the stadium display screen, wishing well their friend ahead of the end to his international career.
Luis Suárez received Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. farewell messages
What Lionel Messi said
Lionel Messi’s message to Luis Suárez ahead of final international game with Uruguay :
“Hello Fatty, I wanted to be present and record this video on such a meaningful day for you, for your family, for the people of Uruguay and for football fans in general because of who you are and what you have given to the national team and your country. I was lucky to be by yourside and I know how hard it was to make this decision because I know how much playing for Uruguay means to you. I just hope you enjoy the tribute they are giving to you which you more than deserve for everything I mentioned before.
For everything you have to that team you always gave your all and until the very last day. You are leaving a very great legacy for the people today and for the new generations to come. This is the end of a very important chapter in your career but hopefully there are many more years in football and I’m happy that those years will be here. That we get to be together again on the same team and enjoy everyday. I hope you enjoy this night with your loved ones and all the people you’ve always had by your side and wanted close.”
What Neymar Jr. said
Neymar Jr.’s message to Luis Suárez ahead of final international game with Uruguay :
“Hello Bear, I know it’s a very difficult day for you, but it’s also the happiest day because of everything you’ve given to the Uruguay national team And everything you’ve gone through to become the all-time top scorer. For me, it’s an honor to know you as a person, as a player, and I have to say that playing against you was very difficult. But I will always remember our conversations and all our moments.
I know it’s a sad day for Uruguay, because they’re saying goodbye to a great player, but I’m sure you’ll remain in their hearts, in their memories, and in the history of Uruguay.”I love you so much sending you hugs”
Luis Suárez, currently teammate with Lionel Messi at Major League Soccer club Inter Miami scored 69 goals for his country in 143 caps, making him the all-time leading Goalscorer. He also had 39 assists and won the Copa America title in 2011.
His departure brings to end an era with the Uruguayan national team and a new generation, which had already dominated the current squad will now fully continue the bear the flag of La Celeste.
Uruguay continues their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a trip to Venezuela on Tuesday before calling to a close to September international break.
