Lionel Messi continues to make headlines in Major League Soccer (MLS), but this time, it’s without even setting foot on the pitch.
His Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez has matched Messi’s impressive tally with three MLS Matchday Player of the Year awards for the 2024 season, marking a historic moment for the club.
Suarez’s latest accolade came after he scored twice in Miami’s crucial win over Cincinnati, taking his season tally to 14 goals.
Suarez shines as Messi recovers
Despite Messi being sidelined with an ankle injury since July, Suarez has stepped up to the plate, leading the team to a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
The feat makes Inter Miami the first team in MLS history to have two players win Player of the Day honors at least three times in a single season.
The Uruguayan forward’s form has been nothing short of remarkable, and with two more goals he could break Gonzalo Higuain’s club record of 16 goals in a single MLS season, set in 2022.
Suarez’s scoring streak also helped Miami maintain its dominance at the top of the Eastern Conference, eight points ahead of its nearest rivals.
As Miami prepares to face Chicago on September 1, fans are eagerly awaiting Messi’s return.
When the Argentine superstar finally reunites with Suarez on the pitch, the duo could be unstoppable as they aim to bring home the MLS Cup for the first time in Inter Miami history.
