Overview
- A convincingly edited fake post announcing Edinson Cavani’s retirement spread on social media but was debunked as a holiday prank after checks of his official accounts.
- Speaking on DGO Stream from Punta del Este, the 38-year-old striker said he is not retiring and told Boca fans that 2026 “will be a great year.”
- Cavani stated he will honor his Boca Juniors contract and emphasized his focus on contributing experience as an “old school” veteran adapting to younger teammates.
- He revisited his high-profile miss against Alianza Lima, acknowledging it hurt Boca’s continental hopes and explaining he struck late after a scramble in front of goal.
- Looking to the 2026 World Cup, he wished success to Argentina and Uruguay, noted Uruguay’s turbulent moment, and reports place Uruguay in Group H with Spain, Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde.