Inter Miami announced on Wednesday that it has extended the contract of its Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez for an additional season, allowing him to continue his journey with the reigning champions in the upcoming period.
Suarez, who will turn 39 next January, joined Inter Miami in January 2024, arriving at a team led by Argentine star Lionel Messi. He played a significant role in the club winning the MLS Cup for the first time in its history.
The club confirmed in an official statement that Suarez signed his new contract following the end of the 2025 season, which it described as “historic.” This was the player’s second season with Inter Miami and featured notable domestic and continental successes.
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The statement noted that Suarez’s vast experience and leadership abilities played a pivotal role in the team winning its third and fourth trophies, after clinching the Eastern Conference title and the MLS Cup. The team also made a respectable appearance on the international stage, reaching the round of 16 of the newly formatted 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the semifinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions League.
On an individual level, Suarez participated in 50 matches across various competitions in 2025, scoring 17 goals and providing 17 assists. This brought his total goal contributions to 34, confirming his continued output despite his advancing age.
Luis Suarez
### **Career Highlights:**
– **Clubs:** Notable stints at Ajax (Netherlands), Liverpool (England), Barcelona (Spain), Atlético Madrid (Spain), and currently plays for Inter Miami (USA) alongside former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
– **Achievements:**
– Won numerous league titles in the Netherlands, England, and Spain.
– UEFA Champions League winner with Barcelona (2014–15).
– Multiple domestic cup victories, including the Copa del Rey and FA Cup.
– Individual awards: European Golden Shoe (twice), PFA Players’ Player of the Year, and several league top-scorer titles.
### **Playing Style:**
– Known for his clinical finishing, clever movement, and tenacity.
– Exceptional at creating chances for teammates despite being a central striker.
– Often praised (and criticized) for his competitive, sometimes controversial, on-field behavior.
### **Controversies:**
– Involved in several high-profile incidents, including biting opponents (resulting in multiple suspensions) and a handball in the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals.
– Despite controversies, he remains a beloved figure among fans for his passion and goal-scoring prowess.
### **International Career:**
– Uruguay’s all-time top scorer.
– Key player in Uruguay’s 2011 Copa América victory and their runs in the 2010 and 2018 FIFA World Cups.
### **Recent Years:**
– After leaving Atlético Madrid in 2022, he played for Brazilian club Grêmio before joining Inter Miami in 2024.
– Continues to be a prolific goal-scorer even in the latter stages of his career.
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Lionel Messi
### **Career Highlights:**
– **Clubs:**
– FC Barcelona (2004–2021): Scored 672 goals, won 35 trophies including 10 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions Leagues.
– Paris Saint-Germain (2021–2023): Won 2 Ligue 1 titles.
– Inter Miami (2023–present): Currently playing in MLS.
– **Argentina National Team:**
– Led Argentina to victory in the **2022 FIFA World Cup**, winning the Golden Ball.
– Also won the **2021 Copa América** and the **2022 Finalissima**.
– **Individual Awards:**
– **8 Ballon d’Or awards** (most in history).
– 6 European Golden Shoes, FIFA World Player of the Year, and The Best FIFA Men’s Player awards.
### **Playing Style:**
– Known for his **dribbling, vision, precise passing, and incredible goal-scoring ability**.
– Often praised for his **low center of gravity, agility, and left-footed finishes**.
### **Legacy:**
– Considered a **symbol of loyalty and excellence** at Barcelona, where he spent most of his career.
– His move to Inter Miami brought global attention to MLS.
– Often compared to **Pelé and Diego Maradona** in debates about football’s greatest.
### **Off the Field:**
– Involved in **philanthropy** through the Leo Messi Foundation, focusing on education and healthcare for children.
– Married to **Antonela Roccuzzo**, with three sons.
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