Edinson Cavani has announced his retirement from international football, meaning he will not represent Uruguay at the Copa America. (More Football News)
The 37-year-old is Uruguay’s second-most capped player with 136 appearances, and their second-highest s🦋corer (58) behind only Luis Suarez.
Cavani made his debut in a friendly draw with Colombia in February 2008 and was part of the team that won the 2011 Copa America title.
However, the stri🌼ker has not made an appearance for his national team since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, when they were knocked out in the group s🥀tages.
In a post on social media, Cavani said: "My beloved Celeste, I just want to thank you for every lesson yo🧸u gave me under ꦡyour process.
"I won't take long. Today ꦅmy words are few but profound. Thanks to every single person who was a part of this road over the years. I was and always will be blessed to have worn this jersey representing what I love most in this world, my country.
"They were without doubt so many wonderful years. I have a thousand things to say, tell and remember, but I want to dedicate today to this new stage of my career and give ev🧜erything I've got to where I'm sup😼posed to be now.
"I 🅷have decided to step aside but with my heart still🎉 beating, as it was when it was my turn to take to the pitch wearing this beautiful jersey. Sending a strong embrace to all of my fans."
Uruguay will begin their ܫCopa America campaign against Panama on June 23.
