Introduction to Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi’s New Venture
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi have been partners on the pitch for several years. Now they’re teaming up off it as businessmen. Suarez announced on Tuesday he has founded a professional soccer team in his native Uruguay, and he is bringing his Inter Miami teammate along on the project.
The Birth of LSM
Suarez, the all-time scoring leader of Uruguay’s national team, explained in a video posted on his social media accounts that the team formerly known as Deportivo LS will now be called LSM and will start playing professional soccer in Uruguay’s fourth division. “Deportivo LS is a family dream that began in 2018. We have grown a lot with more than 3,000 members,” Suarez said. “I want to offer Uruguayan soccer, the place I love and where I grew up as a child, opportunities and tools for teenagers and children to grow.”
Partnership with Messi
The 38-year-old Suarez retired from international soccer last September, played with Messi at Barcelona for six seasons, and they’ve been teammates the past two years with Inter Miami. “I’m proud and happy that you chose me, so I hope to contribute everything I can to continue growing and, above all, to be by your side in this,” said Messi, who was sitting alongside Suarez in the video.
Role of Messi and Other Key Figures
It’s still unclear what Messi’s role will be in the project, although local media reported that he will be a partner. It was also reported that Álvaro Recoba, a former player for the Uruguay national team and Inter Milan, will be the team’s coach. The announcement also launched the club’s Instagram account, which had over 40,000 followers two hours after its creation.
Facilities and Operations
Suárez and his family opened a 20-acre sports complex in 2018 in Ciudad de la Costa on the outskirts of Montevideo. It has numerous activities for more than 3,000 members. The club has a synthetic turf stadium with a capacity for 1,400 spectators, among other fields.
Conclusion
The partnership between Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi to launch a soccer club in Uruguay marks an exciting new chapter in their careers and a significant investment in the future of Uruguayan soccer. With their combined experience and passion for the sport, LSM is poised to become a formidable force in Uruguayan soccer.
FAQs
- Q: What is the name of the soccer team founded by Luis Suarez?
- A: The team is called LSM, formerly known as Deportivo LS.
- Q: Who is partnering with Luis Suarez in this venture?
- A: Lionel Messi is partnering with Luis Suarez.
- Q: What division will LSM start playing in?
- A: LSM will start playing in Uruguay’s fourth division.
- Q: What facilities does the club have?
- A: The club has a 20-acre sports complex with a synthetic turf stadium and other fields, among other facilities.
- Q: How many followers did the club’s Instagram account gain shortly after its launch?
- A: The club’s Instagram account gained over 40,000 followers two hours after its creation.
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