Luis Suárez is hailed as one of the best strikers of his generation, having played for elite clubs in Europe and South America, earning a reputation as a prolific goalscorer. Even at 37, he hasn’t slowed down and showcased an impressive campaign with the Brazilian club Gremio. Now, he has joined MLS.
The forward recently signed a one-year contract with Inter Miami. Suarez reunites with his former Blaugrana teammates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba as they prepare to kick off the MLS 2024 season in February. During a welcome tradition, he shared a light-hearted moment, joking with Messi.
Luis Suarez calls Lionel Messi an idiot
Luis Suarez became a free agent in January after his contract with Gremio expired. The former Barcelona striker played 56 matches, scoring 26 goals and providing 17 assists during his tenure. His standout performance played a crucial role in helping his side finish second in the Brazilian Serie A.
Following his exceptional campaign, he was awarded the Golden Ball, recognizing him as the league’s best player. Now, he will be hoping to replicate his success in Miami, Florida, alongside his friend and former teammate Lionel Messi. The Argentine played the catalyst role in bringing Luis Suárez to his team ahead of the MLS season.
At the training session, Luis Suárez was greeted with a ‘pasillo’ – a guard of honor formed by team members ready to give him playful bumps in celebration of his birthday as he turned 37. Team skipper Messi, who was at the end of the line, took the opportunity to give his buddy a friendly slap on the neck.
The lighthearted incident was caught on camera as Suarez asked Messi, “Since when have you been throwing punches in the hallways, idiot?” with a smile. Other teammates were heard laughing too. Inter Miami is gearing up for the next season, with friendly fixtures lining up ahead, most notably against Al-Nassr in the Riyadh Cup.
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi’s friendship
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi share a close friendship that dates back to their days in Catalonia. The Uruguayan and the Argentine played together at Barcelona, forming one of the most iconic attacking trios in the history of the game, known as ‘MSN,’ comprising Messi, Suarez, and Neymar.
They enjoyed immense success, including winning 4 La Liga titles and a Champions League, notably achieving a treble-winning season in 2015.
Recently, Luis Suarez disclosed how Lionel Messi kickstarted the MSN trio and the duo helped him win the Golden Boot at Barcelona over Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
