Came as a surprise
“Throbbing heart”: Uruguay legend steps down
Uruguayan soccer star Edinson Cavani has surprisingly announced his retirement from the national team.
"I have decided to step aside, but I will watch you with a pounding heart, just like I once did when I took to the field with this wonderful jersey," the 37-year-old wrote on Instagram.
The Uruguayan soccer association AUF thanked Cavani for his years of service to the national team. "Edison Cavani has announced his retirement after 136 caps, four World Cup appearances, one Copa América title and 58 goals," the association wrote on X. "Thank you for everything - you are a legend."
Still successful
Cavani's resignation was unexpected. He had been nominated by national coach Marcelo Bielsa for the Copa América South American Championship in June. He is currently under contract with Argentinian first division club Boca Juniors. He is having a good season there and has scored twelve goals in 18 games. Cavani was previously under contract with SSC Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, among others.
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