Expansion into the Business World
In a remarkable turn of events, legendary soccer players Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi are expanding their partnership from the soccer field to the business world. Suárez, renowned for being Uruguay’s top goal-scorer, revealed the establishment of a new professional soccer team, which is set to play in Uruguay’s fourth division. The team, previously known as Deportivo LS, will now rebrand as LSM, according to a video shared by Suárez on social media.
A Personal Initiative
The initiative is deeply personal for Suárez, who described the club as a family aspiration that began in 2018 and has since blossomed to include over 3,000 members. “
My goal is to provide the opportunity for youth in my beloved homeland to pursue their passion for soccer and develop their talents.
” the 38-year-old former Uruguay international said.
Support from Messi
Messi, who enjoyed a storied six-season tenure alongside Suárez at Barcelona before reuniting at Inter Miami, expressed his excitement about joining Suárez in this venture, commenting, “
I am honored that you included me, and I look forward to contributing to this project and supporting you throughout this journey.
” While specific details about Messi’s role remain undisclosed, there are indications from local press that he will be a business partner in the team.
Coaching and Community Engagement
Additionally, Suárez’s former teammate, Álvaro Recoba, recognized for his notable contributions to Uruguay’s national team and Inter Milan, has been reported as the head coach of the newly formed club.
Social Media Buzz and Infrastructure Development
The launch of the team’s Instagram account was met with significant enthusiasm, amassing over 40,000 followers within just two hours of going live. Suárez and his family previously invested in sports infrastructure, unveiling a 20-acre facility in Ciudad de la Costa on the outskirts of the capital, Montevideo, which features a synthetic turf stadium accommodating 1,400 spectators and various sporting and recreational options for its growing membership.
