<text>  Diego Forlan has called time on a highly successful international career with Uruguay, a decision that the striker says has left him in a state of mourning. Forlan won 112 caps for his country, scoring 36 goals - a total bettered only by Barcelona forward Luis Suarez. He represented his country at three World Cups and was awarded the Golden Ball at the 2010 tournament in South Africa. VIDEO Scroll down to see Diego Forlan score a thumping 30-yard free kick . Uruguays Diego Forlan left tussles for the ball with Irelands Keith Fahey during a friendly match in 2011 . Forlan won the Golden Ball Award for his performances at the World Cup in South Africa back in 2010 . Forlans tally of 36 goals for Uruguay is bettered only by Barcelona forward Luis Suarez who has 43 . The 35-year-old, who now plays his club football with Japanese outfit Cerezo Osaka, told The National: The national team has been a big part of my life for a long time and Ill miss it. I feel like Im in mourning at the moment, but Ive had time to prepare for this decision. It wasnt something I decided overnight and I could see that things were changing after the World Cup in Brazil, with fresh blood brought in. But the forward insists that he will remain a passionate supporter of his country. Ill love watching Uruguay on television and Im still playing club football. I love this game, Im still in fine shape and Ive just started a new season in Japan. Prior to joining Cerezo Osaka, Forlans club career had seen him play for some of Europes top teams, including Manchester United, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid. Forlan scores a goal past Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina while playing for Atletico Madrid in 2010 . Forlan has a shot at goal while playing for Manchester United in the Champions League back in 2002 . 