Nunez pays tribute to Suarez: You were my idol before I knew you, and now you are even more so

After Suarez announced his retirement from the Uruguayan national team, teammate Nunez paid tribute to him on social media.

Nunez wrote on social media: "You are so great, Suarez! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me in the national team. You were my idol before I knew you, and now even more so. As you said, you came as a child and left as a legend. This is everyone's dream, and you have achieved it 🥹."

Suarez replied in the comment area: "Goal machine, what else can I say? You already know how much we have experienced and how much we have paid to achieve what we have today! Now it's your turn to continue with the same passion and achieve all your goals! Send you a hug for the Sky Blues' goal 😂🩵"