EDINSON CAVANI missed an open goal from THREE YARDS for Boca Juniors on Thursday night...
hours before he announced is international retirement. The Uruguayan striker, 37, has been one of the greatest forwards in European football over the last 18 years for Palermo, Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Valencia. He returned to South America last year, signing for Argentine giants Boca Juniors , and has bagged 15 goals in 34 games.
But, while he did score in Boca's 4-0 win over Nacional Potosi, the main takeaway from the match was his astonishing miss. Cavani got on the end of a low cross that beat the Potosi keeper, but the Uruguay legend could only skew his attempt wide. The forward could not believe he failed to buried the opportunity as he ended up in the net without the ball.
Thankfully for Cavani, Boca ran out comfortable victors. And shortly after the game, he confirmed he was hanging up his boots for Uruguay. Cavani, who last played for his country at the 2022 World Cup, scored 58 goals in 136 appearances for the national team.
It means he sits second in Uruguay's all-time top scorer list, 10 behind Luis Suarez. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER S Speaking on social media , Cavani said: "My beloved Celeste, I just want to thank you for every lesson you gave me under your process. "I won't take long.
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