The image of Luis Advíncula lying on the grass in a flood of tears after having missed his penalty reflects the pain of the entire Peruvian team after being left out of the World Cup in Qatar 2022, losing to Australia in the lottery of the 11 meters.
The Boca Juniors winger wrote a forceful message on social networks, in which he takes responsibility for the defeat of his country, and announced his retirement from the South American team.
Struck by immediate criticism and Due to the frustration of missing the penalty, Advíncula made the forceful decision, which was not supported by his teammates.
“First I apologize to my family and friends for the pain I caused, and to all Peru. I am the only one responsible for this debacle, and my life will not be enough to apologize“, wrote the player.