After defeat at Sporting, Suárez gets emotional: utmost responsibility | OneFootball

After losing 2-1 at Jamor in the match that marked the Portuguese Cup final between Sporting and Torreense, where he scored the Lions’ only goal, Luis Suárez received news that, through his social media, he admitted was a childhood dream.

The green-and-white academy forward reacted with understandable satisfaction and excitement to his call-up for the 2026 World Cup to represent Colombia, in a message in which he thanked his father and his girlfriend for their help in achieving this feat.

“The childhood dream I had while playing on the fields of Santa Marta has come true. Today I am on the verge of representing my country at a World Cup. Thank you, old man Víctor, for your daily dedication in taking me to every training session. Thank you Carolina Rubia (girlfriend) for being part of the biggest process of my life and for us being able to fight together for my dream, which I fulfilled with your unconditional support. It is a huge responsibility and an honor to be part of this upcoming World Cup squad. Thank you, God, for this opportunity. Come on, Colombia, together we will make history!”, he wrote.

With 38 goals scored this season, including the 28 he netted in the Portuguese league that earned him the top scorer title in his debut campaign, the Colombian forward heads into the international competition aiming to perform well for his country.

In the same group as Portugal, he will make his debut on June 18 at 03:00 in Mexico City against the Uzbekistan national team. As for the clash with the Portuguese national team, where he will reunite with Rui Silva, Gonçalo Inácio and Francisco Trincão, it is scheduled for June 28 at 00:30 in Miami. 

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