The day Suarez overshadowed Messi.

At Inter Miami, Lionel Messi isn't the only player. Luis Suarez has proven to the world that at 38, he's still not past his prime.

The disastrous draw puts Messi and his teammates in a difficult position. On the morning of June 24th, Inter Miami led 2-0 but were still held to a 2-2 draw by Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

Inter Miami advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Palmeiras on the morning of June 24th, with Suarez becoming the hero for the home team. It was he, not his close friend Leo Messi, who received the Man of the Match award.

Despite chronic knee problems that required him to receive regular injections to play, Suarez's fighting spirit and goal-scoring instinct remained undiminished, resulting in an impressive performance that helped Inter Miami advance to the round of 16.

Palmeiras are not an easy opponent. They are one of the strongest teams in Brazil currently and have shown impressive form since the start of the tournament. However, two moments of Suarez's brilliance, with a goal and an assist, left everyone in awe.

In the 16th minute, he skillfully used his chest to pass the ball to Tadeo Allende, who broke free to open the scoring. Then, in the 65th minute, Suarez scored himself with a dribble, beating three Palmeiras players before unleashing a decisive shot into the top corner of the net.

Although Palmeiras later equalized 2-2 in the final minutes, Suarez's performance could not be overshadowed. In fact, in a match where Messi was neutralized and unable to make much of an impact, Inter Miami could have faced disaster if the Uruguayan striker hadn't shone.

Suarez's recent form is even more remarkable considering he has been battling osteoarthritis in his knee for many years. Suarez once revealed that he has to take three painkiller pills every night and receive injections before each match in order to be able to play.

A superb finish from Suarez.

Recently, the Uruguayan striker was criticized for being past his prime, after playing poorly in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Porto at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ on June 20th. Despite his team's win, Luis Suarez still sparked controversy with his seemingly overweight physique and sluggish running style.

AS reports that the Inter Miami player is even struggling to maintain his sprinting ability. However, never underestimate a striker who made a name for himself at Liverpool, Barcelona, ​​and Atlético Madrid.

El Pais commented that Suarez's performance against Palmeiras reminded people that at his peak, the Inter Miami striker was once "the best number 9 in the world ." Despite being 38 years old and having lost the speed that was once his trademark, Suarez remains dangerous thanks to his sharp mind and goal-scoring instinct.

The Athletic commented: "Creative ideas still come to Suarez at the age of 38, like the way he set up Allende's goal, then soloed himself and finished with his non-dominant left foot."

The draw against Palmeiras secured Inter Miami's place in the round of 16, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain on June 29th. This is a major challenge for Inter Miami, especially as Suarez and Messi will be up against a high-flying PSG and coach Luis Enrique, who knows his two former players very well.

Given his current knee condition, it's difficult to predict whether Suarez will continue to shine against PSG, but his performance against Palmeiras showed that when needed, the Inter Miami striker can still create magical moments.

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