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Malay Mail
28-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Old friends, new goals: Messi joins Suarez in Uruguayan club venture
MADRID, May 28 — From their glory days at Barcelona to reuniting at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have now brought their enduring partnership into a new chapter, co-founding Deportivo LSM, a club set to compete in professional Uruguayan football. Formerly known as Deportivo LS, the club was founded by Suarez in 2018 in Uruguay's Ciudad de la Costa with a focus on developing local talent and giving back to the community through job opportunities and social initiatives. Yesterday, Suarez announced the rebranding of his club, adding an 'M' in honour of the Argentine captain, who has officially joined the project as a partner. The team are now set to take their next step by entering professional competition in the Uruguayan fourth division. 'Deportivo LS, a family project, is a family dream that started in 2018. We have grown a lot with more than three thousand members and infrastructure,' Suarez said in a video on his Instagram account. 'That's why I made the decision for Deportivo LS to be part of the AUF (Uruguayan FA) structure, both at youth and professional level. 'This project is the perfect place to continue sharing our vision of football. So I invited my friend to join Deportivo LSM's professional project,' added the 38-year-old striker, referring to Messi. According to media reports, the South American pair will jointly oversee operations while appointing a sports manager with experience in the local football scene. 'I would like to thank Luis for giving me this opportunity and share this project that he has been working on for many years and which has grown so much,' the 37-year-old Messi said. 'I hope to contribute as much as I can to continue growing and to be here alongside you.' Uruguay's top scorer Suarez became Messi's close partner on the pitch at Barcelona from 2014 to 2020, forming one of the most prolific attacking duos in modern football. In six seasons, they won 13 major titles together including the Champions League, four LaLiga crowns and four Copa del Rey trophies while also forging a strong personal friendship off the pitch. Their bond continued in 2023 when Suarez joined Messi at Inter Miami. Alongside former Barca teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, the pair led the MLS club to the 2024 Supporters' Shield.
Reuters
27-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Old Friends, New Goals: Messi joins Suarez in Uruguayan club venture
May 27 (Reuters) - From their glory days at Barcelona to reuniting at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have now brought their enduring partnership into a new chapter, co-founding Deportivo LSM, a club set to compete in professional Uruguayan football. Formerly known as Deportivo LS, the club was founded by Suarez in 2018 in Uruguay's Ciudad de la Costa with a focus on developing local talent and giving back to the community through job opportunities and social initiatives. On Tuesday, Suarez announced the rebranding of his club, adding an 'M' in honour of the Argentine captain, who has officially joined the project as a partner. The team are now set to take their next step by entering professional competition in the Uruguayan fourth division. "Deportivo LS, a family project, is a family dream that started in 2018. We have grown a lot with more than three thousand members and infrastructure," Suarez said in a video on his Instagram account. "That's why I made the decision for Deportivo LS to be part of the AUF (Uruguayan FA) structure, both at youth and professional level. "This project is the perfect place to continue sharing our vision of football. So I invited my friend to join Deportivo LSM's professional project," added the 38-year-old striker, referring to Messi. According to media reports, the South American pair will jointly oversee operations while appointing a sports manager with experience in the local football scene. "I would like to thank Luis for giving me this opportunity and share this project that he has been working on for many years and which has grown so much," the 37-year-old Messi said. "I hope to contribute as much as I can to continue growing and to be here alongside you." Uruguay's top scorer Suarez became Messi's close partner on the pitch at Barcelona from 2014 to 2020, forming one of the most prolific attacking duos in modern football. In six seasons, they won 13 major titles together including the Champions League, four LaLiga crowns and four Copa del Rey trophies while also forging a strong personal friendship off the pitch. Their bond continued in 2023 when Suarez joined Messi at Inter Miami. Alongside former Barca teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, the pair led the MLS club to the 2024 Supporters' Shield.
CNA
27-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Old Friends, New Goals: Messi joins Suarez in Uruguayan club venture
From their glory days at Barcelona to reuniting at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have now brought their enduring partnership into a new chapter, co-founding Deportivo LSM, a club set to compete in professional Uruguayan football. Formerly known as Deportivo LS, the club was founded by Suarez in 2018 in Uruguay's Ciudad de la Costa with a focus on developing local talent and giving back to the community through job opportunities and social initiatives. On Tuesday, Suarez announced the rebranding of his club, adding an 'M' in honour of the Argentine captain, who has officially joined the project as a partner. The team are now set to take their next step by entering professional competition in the Uruguayan fourth division. "Deportivo LS, a family project, is a family dream that started in 2018. We have grown a lot with more than three thousand members and infrastructure," Suarez said in a video on his Instagram account. "That's why I made the decision for Deportivo LS to be part of the AUF (Uruguayan FA) structure, both at youth and professional level. "This project is the perfect place to continue sharing our vision of football. So I invited my friend to join Deportivo LSM's professional project," added the 38-year-old striker, referring to Messi. According to media reports, the South American pair will jointly oversee operations while appointing a sports manager with experience in the local football scene. "I would like to thank Luis for giving me this opportunity and share this project that he has been working on for many years and which has grown so much," the 37-year-old Messi said. "I hope to contribute as much as I can to continue growing and to be here alongside you." Uruguay's top scorer Suarez became Messi's close partner on the pitch at Barcelona from 2014 to 2020, forming one of the most prolific attacking duos in modern football. In six seasons, they won 13 major titles together including the Champions League, four LaLiga crowns and four Copa del Rey trophies while also forging a strong personal friendship off the pitch. Their bond continued in 2023 when Suarez joined Messi at Inter Miami. Alongside former Barca teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, the pair led the MLS club to the 2024 Supporters' Shield.
News18
14-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
CAS Upholds Bans On Uruguay Players After Copa America Brawl
Last Updated: CAS dismissed the appeal to cancel or reduce the suspensions, ruling that the players' self-defence argument did not constitute legitimate defence. The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected an appeal on Tuesday by several Uruguay players and the country's football association (AUF) against disciplinary sanctions imposed by CONMEBOL following a brawl during last year's Copa America semi-final against Colombia. The South American football governing body fined the AUF and the players for their involvement in a fight between Colombia fans and Uruguay supporters. After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in the Copa semi-final, Uruguay players climbed into the stands and exchanged blows with opposition fans. Fight between Uruguay players and Colombians fans (Darwin Nuñez Got Hit) #copaamerica #usa #football #fight #terrace #colombia #uruguay — Ultras Barras Usa (@UltrasBarrasUsa) July 11, 2024 CAS dismissed the appeal to cancel or reduce the suspensions, ruling that the players' self-defence argument — they claimed to have intervened to protect family members present near the confrontation — did not constitute legitimate defence. 'The panel found that, in this case, the principle of self-defence does not apply, and that the players' conduct constituted voluntary, violent, and unjustified action," CAS said in a statement. CAS noted that in October it accepted a request from Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez and the AUF for the sanctions to be provisionally suspended. Nunez missed two South American qualifiers in September before the sanctions were provisionally suspended. He now faces the remainder of his five-match ban and a $20,000 fine. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was handed a four-match ban, which he has served, and a $16,000 fine. Matias Olivera, Ronald Araujo and captain Jose Maria Gimenez were given three-match suspensions, which they have also served, and fines totalling $12,000. The AUF was also fined $20,000 and players Sebastian Caceres, Brian Rodriguez, Matias Vina, Emiliano Martinez, Santiago Mele and Facundo Pellistri were each fined $5,000. First Published:
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
CAS upholds bans on Uruguay players after Copa America brawl
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected an appeal on Tuesday by several Uruguay players and the country's football association (AUF) against disciplinary sanctions imposed by CONMEBOL following a brawl during last year's Copa America semi-final against Colombia. The South American football governing body fined the AUF and the players for their involvement in a fight between Colombia fans and Uruguay supporters. After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in the Copa semi-final, Uruguay players climbed into the stands and exchanged blows with opposition fans. CAS dismissed the appeal to cancel or reduce the suspensions, ruling that the players' self-defence argument — they claimed to have intervened to protect family members present near the confrontation — did not constitute legitimate defence. "The panel found that, in this case, the principle of self-defence does not apply, and that the players' conduct constituted voluntary, violent, and unjustified action," CAS said in a statement. CAS noted that in October it accepted a request from Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez and the AUF for the sanctions to be provisionally suspended. Nunez missed two South American qualifiers in September before the sanctions were provisionally suspended. He now faces the remainder of his five-match ban and a US$20,000 (RM86,000) fine. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was handed a four-match ban, which he has served, and a US$16,000 fine. Matias Olivera, Ronald Araujo and captain Jose Maria Gimenez were given three-match suspensions, which they have also served, and fines totalling US$12,000. The AUF was also fined US$20,000 and players Sebastian Caceres, Brian Rodriguez, Matias Vina, Emiliano Martinez, Santiago Mele and Facundo Pellistri were each fined US$5,000. - REUTERS
