Watch former Man Utd star Cavani’s horror miss despite having open goal before he announces international retirement

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.

Edinson Cavani missed an open goal for Boca Juniors on ThursdayAFP

AFPCavani ended up in the goal but he somehow skewed the ball wide[/caption]

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 Nacional 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.

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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. Today my words are few but profound.

“Thanks to every single person who was a part of this road over the years. I was and always will be blessed to have worn this jersey representing what I love most in this world, my country.

“They were without doubt so many wonderful years. I have a thousand things to say, tell and remember, but I want to dedicate today to this new stage of my career and give everything I’ve got to where I’m supposed to be now.

“I have decided so step aside but with my heart still beating, as it was when it was my turn to take to the pitch wearing this beautiful jersey.

“Sending a strong embrace to all of my fans.”

Cavani retired from international football on ThursdayAFP