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Sports News of Wednesday, 7 August 2019

Source: dailypost.ng

Barcelona striker, Suarez reacts to Deigo Forlan’s retirement from football -

Barcelona striker, Luis Suarez has reacted to the retirement of former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid forward, Deigo Forlan, from football.

Recall that Forlan announced his retirement from football in an interview with Telemundo on Tuesday.

Forlan said: “It hasn’t been easy, I didn’t want the time to come, but I knew it was going to come.

“I have decided to stop playing football professionally.”

Reacting, Suarez, a former Uruguay teammate with Forlan, took to his official Twitter page to thank the 40-year-old for what he has taught him both on and off the pitch.

“Historic for Uruguayan football. Grateful for all the unforgettable moments you made all Uruguayans live, both in the national team and in all the teams you played.

“I will always be grateful for what you taught me, both on and off the field. A dream to have played with one of my idols. You will always be a legend in Uruguay,” Suarez said as he posted pictures of himself with Forland.