This is not to say that it is impossible to hold another World Cup. Paraguay is currently ranked seventh in the South American qualifiers, just four points short of winning the play-offs. However, Santa Cruz did not choose to stick to it. The best shooter in Paraguay's history is not so important in Paraguay today. He only played 15 minutes for Peru, and not even for Bolivia. Santa Cruz knows that some stories need to end with goodbye.
Turning to Santa Cruz's resume is a long lament since 1997, when the 15-year-old player appeared in Paraguay's top league. He played 35 games in Asunció n Olympic Club and scored 19 goals. Since then, his contract with German Bundesliga player Bayern Munich has expired on 1999. He came to the German Giants with great ambition. At that time, the world in front of him was brilliant.
The Iberian Peninsula warmed the heart of this handsome man. Santa Cruz discovered himself slowly during his loan spell with real betis and Malaga. He stopped at a big club and stopped dwelling on the past. He spent perhaps the most comfortable three years of his football career in Spain. He ranked ninth here, won respect and scored again in the Champions League. At this time, he should understand that the happiness of football is the same everywhere.