"Obviously, the national team is always what you want. You start thinking about it today, turning it over in your mind, and with the World Cup near, if they need you, what do you do? I will never say no to my country, never will I say no to my country."
"I retired from the national team to make way for other players, and because I felt that a moment had arrived when I could no longer be of use to the squad. But if they need me, I will never say no to the national team."
"You maintain the desire, that passion for football driven by goals and dreams, and you always dreamed of being part of the national team. Obviously, I made the decision [to retire] for various reasons, but since I left, that flame for football has dimmed a little."
Luis Suarez, Uruguay's record goalscorer, expressed willingness to return to the national team for the World Cup. He retired in September 2024 to allow younger players to emerge. Despite feeling a diminished passion for football since his retirement, he remains open to representing his country again. Suarez has scored 32 goals in 65 MLS matches for Inter Miami and emphasized his commitment to the national team, stating he would never refuse a call-up as long as he is active in football.
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