Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi Start a New Journey
Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi co-founded Deportivo LSM in May 2025, a brand-new football club that will compete in Uruguay’s fourth division.
Deportivo LSM will play in Uruguay’s fourth-tier Division D, under the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF). It shows how Messi and Suárez are teaming up off the pitch in a big way.
After years of friendship and unforgettable football moments, the two legends, Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi, are now turning their shared passion into a long-term legacy project. Source: Leo Messi.
In Deportivo LSM: LSM stands for Luis, Suárez, Messi – a tribute to their legendary partnership. The word “Deportivo” in Spanish means ‘Sports’ or ‘Sporting’, and it also refer to a Sports Club.
Fans all over the world are excited about this news. But Messi and Suárez have been close for a long time. Let’s look at their journey — from being an amazing duo at FC Barcelona to now starting their own football club together.
About the Team – What is Deportivo LSM?
Deportivo LSM is a newly launched football club founded by Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, reflecting their shared vision. This team aims to provide young talents in Uruguay with professional training, exposure, and growth.
Official Statement: Who Made the Deportivo LSM Announcement?
Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez themselves made the club’s official announcement in May 2025. Fans marked the reunion of two football heroes in a daring new role—as club founders—as quickly as the news went viral on social media and sports platforms.
Club Status – Is Deportivo LSM Open Now?
Yes, Deportivo LSM has already been set up and will start playing in Uruguay’s fourth division. The team is now getting ready for its first season, building the squad and making all the necessary preparations
Country of Origin – Where is Deportivo LSM Established?
Football Club: Deportivo LSM is based in Uruguay, which is Luis Suárez’s home country. Their goal is to support young local players and help grow the football craze in Uruguay from the ground up.
Why Is Deportivo LSM Important?
Football legends rarely take such grassroots steps. Their involvement adds credibility, media attention, and investment opportunities to the local football scene in Uruguay.
Suárez and Messi: A Legendary Partnership Reignited
FC Barcelona Days (2014–2020)
When Suárez joined FC Barcelona in 2014, he and Messi teamed up with Neymar Jr. to create the famous MSN trio. They won many big trophies together during their time at the club, such as:
- La Liga titles
- UEFA Champions League (2014–15)
- Copa del Rey
Messi and Suárez had a strong partnership. They passed to each other, scored goals together, and became close friends on and off the field.
- 2020: Suárez leaves; Messi criticizes club’s decision.
- 2022: Messi wins World Cup; Suárez congratulates him.
- 2024: Reunite at Inter Miami.
- 2025: Co-found Deportivo LSM.
A Bond Beyond the Pitch
Their friendship extended off the field too:
- Their families are close friends
- They lived in the same neighborhood
- Took vacations together regularly
When Suárez was unexpectedly let go by Barcelona in 2020, Messi publicly condemned the decision, calling it “crazy” to release his best friend.
Even after Suárez moved to Atlético Madrid and later Gremio, and Messi transferred to PSG and then Inter Miami, their connection never broke. They reunited again on the pitch in 2024 with Inter Miami, proving that true friendship withstands time and transfers.
The Vision for Deportivo LSM
Suárez shared that the idea started in 2018 when he built a large 8-hectare sports complex in Uruguay with multiple fields, a stadium, gymnasiums, and pools. Deportivo LSM club is a natural evolution of that vision, now with over 3,000 members and 80+ professionals working daily to develop young football talent.
Objectives of Club Deportivo LSM:
- To promote grassroots football
- To train youth players in discipline, passion, and technical skill
- To offer opportunities that they lacked as young players
Former Uruguay international Álvaro Recoba has been named the head coach, adding credibility and leadership to the team.
Final Thoughts: Deportivo LSM – A Symbol of Brotherhood
The new football Club Deportivo LSM, founded by Suárez and Messi, is more than just a business attempt or sports project. Deportivo LSM represents solid friendship, vision, and a passion for the game.
Their journey, including their historic Barcelona days, their warm reunion in Miami, and their current launch of Deportivo LSM, is an unforgettable example of how true friendship can result in amazing things.
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