Suarez is criticized for being past his prime.

The Uruguayan striker struggled in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Porto at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ on the morning of June 20th.

Messi scores a wonder goal at the FIFA Club World Cup. In the early hours of June 20th, Messi shone brightly, helping Inter Miami defeat Porto 2-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

Despite his team's victory, Luis Suarez continued to spark controversy due to his apparent overweight condition and sluggish running style. AS reported that the Inter Miami player even struggled to maintain his sprinting ability.

Throughout the match, Suarez only managed two shots, missed one clear scoring opportunity, and contributed neither assists nor goals. Many fans believe Suarez should retire early. "Suarez is too heavy and slow; he can't play top-level football anymore," shared a fan named Romeo.

According to ESPN , the Uruguayan striker has faced knee problems throughout his career, particularly since joining Gremio in Brazil in 2023. In an interview in November 2023, he admitted that the demanding and high-intensity schedule had exacerbated the injury.

Upon moving to Inter Miami in early 2024, Suarez continued to struggle to maintain a high tempo. At 38 years old, the former Barca star's knee could no longer meet the demands of top-level football, especially when Inter Miami faced strong opponents.

Sports experts from AS suggest Suarez's problem may be related to osteoarthritis of the knee, a common condition in older players after years of high-intensity play. While he retains his finishing skills and tactical awareness, sprinting quickly and consistently is becoming a major challenge.

Suarez's declining sprinting ability has significantly impacted a style of play that relies heavily on explosiveness and off-ball movement – ​​characteristics that helped him shine at Barcelona and Liverpool. In the 2025 MLS season, Suarez has only scored 5 goals in 13 matches.

Source: https://znews.vn/suarez-bi-che-het-thoi-post1562359.html