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Inter Miami stars Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi launch new club together

While working to steer Inter Miami back into playoff contention, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez made headlines with the surprise launch of their own soccer club.

Lionel Messi #10 and Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami CF arrive prior to a game against the Philadelphia Union at Chase Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
© Rich Storry/Getty ImagesLionel Messi #10 and Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami CF arrive prior to a game against the Philadelphia Union at Chase Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are teaming up once again, this time off the pitch. After years of sharing the spotlight at Barcelona and now reuniting in MLS with Inter Miami, the legendary South American duo has announced the formation of a new soccer club based in Uruguay.

As retirement looms for both players, each is focused on securing their future. While there’s been no official word from the athletes, neither publicly nor privately, rumors are swirling. Such announcements often generate a massive buzz on social media, as fans eagerly await confirmation about whether these stars are nearing the end of their careers.

In the world of former players who have ventured into ownership, the example of Inter Miami, founded by David Beckham, stands out. Now, with Messi and Suarez joining forces once again, the duo promises to rekindle their former magic. With the Uruguayan league already making waves in South America, this partnership has the potential to become a resounding success. However, as with any ambitious project, it will take time to fully unfold.

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The team, named Deportivo LSM, will compete in Uruguay’s fourth-tier Division D. Messi and Suarez unveiled the project with a special video shared across their social media platforms, signaling the start of this exciting new chapter in their soccer legacy.

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Suarez and Messi embark on a new chapter together

After six memorable years as teammates at FC Barcelona and a recent stint at Inter Miami, Suarez and Lionel Messi are set to reunite once again, this time in Uruguay. The legendary duo has joined forces with Deportivo LSM, signaling the start of an ambitious new project in South American soccer.

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Their partnership at Barcelona yielded an era of dominance, capturing every major trophy and thrilling fans worldwide with their chemistry on the pitch. Now, with Deportivo LSM, Suarez and Messi aim to build on that legacy and continue chasing new milestones. Despite nearing the twilight of their careers, both stars believe there’s still much more to accomplish in the game they’ve defined for a generation.

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