BREAKING: Luis Suárez Has Announced His Retirement From International Football

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September 3, 2024

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BREAKING: Luis Suárez Has Announced His Retirement From International Football—-Former Liverpool and Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football.

The 37-year-old fought back tears as he confirmed Uruguay’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Saturday (00:30 BST) will be his last appearance for his country.

The former Liverpool and Barcelona forward is Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer with 69 goals in 142 appearances, having made his debut for Uruguay against Colombia in February 2007.

“I’ve been thinking about this and analysing this. I believe this is the right time,” said Suarez.

“I want to be relaxed when I play my last game with the national team. I’ll be just as excited to play as I was in 2007 when I played for my national team for the first time.

“That 19-year old kid is now a veteran player, an older player – however you want to call it – with an incredible history with the national team, that will give his life for the team.”

Suarez played in nine major international tournaments for Uruguay.

He was sent off in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final when he handled on the line during the final minute of extra time to prevent Ghana from progressing to the semi-finals.

Ex-Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan missed the subsequent spot-kick and Uruguay won the resulting penalty shootout to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 40 years.

In 2011, Suarez led Uruguay to victory in the Copa America in Argentina, finishing as the tournament’s second top scorer with four goals.

At the 2014 World Cup, he scored twice to help Uruguay beat England in the group stages but missed the knockout stages after receiving a fourth-month ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in his side’s final group game.

Suarez was also handed a nine-game international ban and missed the 2015 Copa America.

“We did go through difficult moments. There were many,” Suarez said during his retirement press conference. “Personally, it was worse for me after my massive mistake in 2014. But there’s nothing that I would reproach.”

Suarez would go on to play at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, while he appeared in five editions of the Copa America.

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Xabi Alonso Agrees 3-Year Deal To Replace Carlo Ancelotti At Real Madrid

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May 12, 2025

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Xabi Alonso Agrees 3-Year Deal To Replace Carlo Ancelotti At Real Madrid—-Real Madrid have reached a full agreement with Xabi Alonso to become the club’s next head coach, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Spanish tactician, currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, has sealed a three-year contract with Los Blancos that will run until 2028.

His appointment signals the end of Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure and the beginning of a new era under the former midfielder.

Romano announced the news on Monday via X, stating, “Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, here we go! Story confirmed and deal sealed for Xabi as new manager until 2028.”

The deal includes a fully sorted backroom staff and preparations for Alonso to begin his tenure during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, where Real Madrid are expected to feature as Champions League winners.

“Staff sorted, contract in place and three year deal for Alonso with Real planning for him to start at FIFA Club World Cup,” Romano added.

The Italian, who has led the club to multiple major trophies during his time in charge, is set to depart gracefully before Alonso steps in.

Romano concluded, “Ancelotti farewell soon, then Xabi era.”

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JUST IN: Carlo Ancelotti Leaves Real Madrid To Sign In As Brazil Head Coach

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May 12, 2025

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JUST IN: Carlo Ancelotti Leaves Real Madrid To Sign In As Brazil Head Coach—-Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed to be the next head coach of the Brazil national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Monday, although Real Madrid have not yet made his departure from the club official.

Ancelotti whose future has been subject to frequent speculation in recent months — came under increased pressure at Madrid since they were eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals, beaten by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, and lost Sunday’s league Clásico, effectively ending the LaLiga title race.

In a statement on Monday, the CBF said Ancelotti would leave Madrid after their final game of the league season, against Real Sociedad, and take over at Brazil, with his official start date being May 26, 2025.

Ancelotti will be Brazil’s first foreign coach.

The Italian has long been linked with the job, although he had often insisted he intended to see out his contract at Madrid, which was due to run until June 2026.

Ancelotti is one of the most successful coaches in Real Madrid’s history. In two spells in charge, he has won three Champions Leagues and two LaLiga titles. This season, Madrid have suffered a series of high-profile defeats, including four Clásico losses to Barcelona in LaLiga — most recently in Sunday’s 4-3 defeat at Montjuïc — the Supercopa and the Copa del Rey final.

Madrid’s 5-1 aggregate elimination to Arsenal in the Champions League brought further scrutiny, followed by the 3-2 loss to Barcelona after extra time in Seville on April 26.The club have not yet confirmed who will coach the team in the Club World Cup, where they are due to begin their participation in the tournament against Al Hilal in Miami, Florida, on June 18.

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