Soccer-Uruguay striker Suarez announces international retirement

Aug 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suarez (9) celebrates after scoring a goal against Chicago Fire FC in the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Uruguay striker Luis Suarez announced his international retirement on Monday, ending a 17-year career with his national team as their top scorer with 69 goals.

The 37-year-old, who has 142 caps for his country, made his international debut in 2007 and was key in the squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup and won the Copa America a year later.