Luis Suarez is still very classy

Luis Suarez is not over yet.

In December 2023, Luis Suarez thought his career was over. His right knee, a remnant of surgery in 2020 and a recovery interrupted by the pandemic, made every step a torture.

The Miraculous Return

The former Barcelona star describes painful mornings, self-training sessions during lockdown, and the bitter reality: “I had to take three pills and an injection before the game. Otherwise, I couldn’t play. Even playing football with my son was impossible.”

Yet less than two years later, Suarez - 38 years old, with a knee that seemed beyond saving - was scoring a goal of his life at the prestigious Club World Cup, helping Inter Miami advance to the knockout round. It was not a lucky goal or a close-range tap-in. It was a move that was typical of “El Pistolero”. He dribbled past, turned his foot, and shot with his weaker foot into the dead corner - a masterpiece reminiscent of his peak in Europe.

For many, Suarez is a controversial figure – eccentric genius, hero and villain all in one. But perhaps that moment in Miami was the time to put all grudges aside. Because it was amazing that a player who once could not walk properly could still light up the big stage with such pure football.

But the plot is not over yet. With Miami only second in the group after Palmeiras equalized 2-2, their reward – or challenge – is a “heavyweight” encounter: Paris Saint-Germain, the 2024/25 Champions League champions, in form and full of motivation. But then, football is more than just a match between 11 and 11. It is a stage for stories. And the Miami-PSG match is waiting to explode like a pre-written movie.

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No one can underestimate Luis Suarez.

Lionel Messi - who was once "unhappy every day" at PSG - now plays for Inter Miami. Along with him are four names reminiscent of the legendary Barcelona dynasty: Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and coach Javier Mascherano. They were the ones who participated in the historic "La Remontada" night at Camp Nou in 2017, where PSG was crushed 6-1 and eliminated in a humiliating manner. Ironically, PSG's current coach - Luis Enrique - was the "director" of that crazy show that year.

“We will have to take every opportunity against the champions,” Suarez said after the match against Palmeiras. Coach Mascherano was more realistic: “PSG are stronger than us, but in football, anything can happen.”

No need for loud and clear calls. Perhaps there is nothing more touching than the image of a group of veterans, who once reached the pinnacle of glory, now struggling to fight against a young and powerful force - with only the remnants of their glory days left.

Don't mess with Inter Miami

People may doubt Miami's chances, doubt Suarez's ability to run the full 90 minutes or Messi's endurance at the age of 38. But don't forget, they - the "old men" that everyone thought were past their prime - are writing one of the most fascinating stories of modern football. And if you don't believe it, watch Suarez's masterpiece again to understand why, in football, miracles always have a place.

PSG may be stronger, but Miami - with Messi, Suarez and friends - have something their opponents don't have: memory, unity, and a strong belief that the fairy tale can continue, as long as they are on the pitch.

Source: https://znews.vn/luis-suarez-van-con-rat-dang-cap-post1563568.html