Luis Suárez ends Uruguay career in emotional farewell

Uruguay striker Luis Suárez was given a hero's farewell in his final appearance for the national team on Friday night.

The Inter Miami CF forward played his last game at the iconic Estadio Centenario as Uruguay drew 0-0 with Paraguay in a Conmebol World Cup qualifier.

Suárez, 37, concluded his international career with 143 appearances and 69 goals, cementing his status as Uruguay's all-time leading scorer.

Before the kickoff, fans displayed a massive tifo that read "Luis Eternal" and cheered for the 'Celeste' legend throughout the match.

After the final whistle, supporters lingered to give Suárez a proper send-off.

Former Uruguay head coach Óscar Tabárez and former captains Diego Lugano, Diego Forlan, and Diego Godín were among those present to celebrate Suárez and his family in an emotional post-game ceremony.

During the tribute, key figures in Suárez's career, including Lionel Messi and Neymar , appeared on the Estadio Centenario screen to send their farewell wishes.

Uruguay had several opportunities to score against Paraguay, most notably a first-half right-footed volley from Suárez that struck the post after Facundo Pellistri 's cross.

Uruguay remain second in the World Cup qualifying standings on 14 points, four behind leaders Argentina . They face Venezuela on Tuesday, while Paraguay take on Brazil .

Information from Reuters was used in this report.