Luis Suarez was moved to tears after receiving an emotional message from Lionel Messi following his final appearance for Uruguay the striker played his last match for his national team on Friday night marking the end of a 17-year international career Suarez was honored by fans in Mont Vio after a goalless draw against Paraguay in World Cup qualify supporters held up banners with the message Luis n Eternal the 37-year-old had announced his retirement from International Football early in the week he bows out having scored 69 goals in 142 appearances having competed in four World Cups and being part of ugu Copa America winning team in Twins and 11 after the match Suarez and his family watched a tribute video from his friend Messi on the pitch the eight-time ballondor Winner's video message appeared on the big screen at the estadio centenario as he said hello Fatty I wanted to be present and record this video on such a meaningful day for you for your family for the people of Uruguay and for football fans in general because of who you are and everything you've given to the national team and your country I was lucky to be by your side and I know how hard it was to make this decision because I know how much playing for the Uruguay national team means to you I just hope you enjoy this tribute they're giving you which you more than deserve for everything I mentioned before for everything you gave to that team you always gave your all and until the the very last day you're leaving a great legacy for the people today and for the new generations to come this is the end of a very important chapter in your career but hopefully there are many more years ahead in football and I'm happy that those years will be here that we get to be together again on the same team and enjoy each day I hope you enjoy this night with your loved ones and all the people you've always had by your side and wanted close big hug I love you very much goodbye Suarez was clearly moved as he became tearful while watching Messi's heartfelt message the two had played 258 matches together at Barcelona securing 13 trophies including the treble in 2015 they are now teammates again in MLS with inter Miami where Suarez signed a one-year contract in January