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Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Messi and Suarez Launch Uruguayan Venture
TDT | Manama Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, whose on-pitch chemistry dazzled at Barcelona and Inter Miami, have embarked on a new venture, co-founding Deportivo LSM, a club set to compete in Uruguay's professional football structure. The announcement, made on Tuesday, marks a significant step for the Uruguayan project Suarez started in 2018. A Shared Vision Originally founded as Deportivo LS in Ciudad de la Costa, the club focused on nurturing local talent and creating community opportunities. Rebranded as Deportivo LSM to honour Messi's involvement, it will now enter Uruguay's fourth division under the Uruguayan FA (AUF). 'This project is the perfect place to continue sharing our vision of football,' Suarez said in an Instagram video, revealing he invited his 'friend' Messi to join the professional venture. From Pitch to Project The duo's partnership, forged during six trophy-laden seasons at Barcelona, saw them claim 13 major titles, including the 2015 Champions League and four LaLiga crowns. Reunited at Inter Miami in 2023, alongside ex-Barcelona stars Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, they led the MLS side to the 2024 Supporters' Shield. Now, their off-field collaboration aims to build a legacy in Uruguay, with the pair overseeing operations and appointing a local sports manager. Suarez's Dream Expands Suarez, Uruguay's record goalscorer, launched Deportivo LS to give back to his homeland, growing it to over 3,000 members with robust infrastructure. 'A family dream that started in 2018,' he called it, expressing pride in its expansion into professional and youth competitions. Messi, 37, thanked Suarez for the opportunity, vowing to 'contribute as much as I can to continue growing' the club. A New Chapter for Uruguay Deportivo LSM's entry into professional football signals ambition for Uruguayan football's lower tiers. With Messi and Suarez's global stature, the project is poised to inspire young players and elevate the sport's profile in the region. As the duo swap the spotlight of the pitch for the boardroom, their enduring friendship continues to shape football's future.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Suarez, Messi partner up off field to launch new Division 4 team in Uruguay
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, renowned for their on-field chemistry, are now combining forces off the pitch to shape the future of football in Uruguay. Suarez announced the rebranding and professional launch of a new football club named LSM, previously known as Deportivo LS, which will compete in Uruguay's fourth division. This bold step into football ownership highlights Suarez's commitment to youth development in his homeland. With Messi joining the project as a key partner, the club is set to draw international attention. In a heartfelt message, Suarez shared that this dream began in 2018 as a family initiative and has now grown into a platform to empower local talent through better infrastructure and opportunities. A dream rooted in development Suarez, Uruguay's all-time leading scorer, emphasised the significance of LSM in a video shared on social media. He said that the aim of the project is to provide tools and guidance for young players across the country. With over 3,000 members already part of the club's growing ecosystem, LSM is more than just a team — it's a community movement. Located in Ciudad de la Costa near Montevideo, the club's 20-acre sports complex features multiple facilities, including a synthetic turf stadium that can accommodate up to 1,400 fans. Un sueño más que se hace realidad, hoy nace @DeportivoLSM???? — Luis Suárez (@LuisSuarez9) May 27, 2025 Messi joins as partner and supporter While Messi's exact role hasn't been officially confirmed, reports suggest he is joining as a business partner. Sitting beside Suarez in the launch video, Messi expressed pride in being chosen to support the venture and shared his enthusiasm for contributing to the club's growth. He called it an opportunity to stand beside Suarez in a shared passion project. A growing club with big ambitions The announcement sparked immediate buzz, with the club's new Instagram account gaining over 40,000 followers within two hours. LSM also confirmed former Uruguay and Inter Milan star Álvaro Recoba as the head coach. With global icons backing the club, LSM is poised to become a powerful new presence in South American football.
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez unveil new Uruguayan club Deportivo LSM
Argentine legend and World Cup winner Lionel Messi has joined forces with long-time teammate Luis Suarez to launch a new football club, Deportivo LSM, which will compete in Uruguay's fourth division. Having once conquered the world together at Barcelona and now sharing the twilight of their playing careers at Inter Miami, the duo have taken their partnership a step further—this time as co-founders of a football venture that's already generating plenty of club, which is set to compete in Uruguay's fourth-tier professional league, marks a significant evolution for an initiative Suarez began back in 2018. Originally named Deportivo LS, the project was founded in Ciudad de la Costa of Uruguay as a grassroots programme aimed at the development of football and other avenues of giving back to the local community. With a focus on development rather than results, the club quickly built a reputation for providing youth training programs, job creation, and community-focused events. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luis Surez (@luissuarez9)On Tuesday, Suarez officially revealed that Messi has come on board as a full-fledged partner in the venture, prompting a symbolic rebranding of the club's name to include the 'M'. The announcement came through a joint video message on social media, sparking excitement across fan circles in South America and Deportivo LSM already boasts a 20-acre sports facility with modern infrastructure, including synthetic turf fields and a stadium that can host up to 1,400 spectators. With a staff of 80 professionals and a growing membership base exceeding 3,000, the organisation appears well-placed to make a genuine impact on Uruguay's football pyramid.'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," Suarez said in the video.'I would like to thank Luis for giving me this opportunity to share this project that he has been working on for many years and which has grown so much," Messi said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deportivo LSM (@ Messi's exact day-to-day role in the operations remains to be seen, sources suggest the duo will be jointly involved in key decisions. A sports director with local expertise is expected to be appointed soon to steer the club's sporting direction. There's also speculation that former Uruguay international and Inter Milan star Alvaro Recoba may take over as the team's first coach in its professional official unveiling of the new name also saw the club launch its social media platforms, with their Instagram handle drawing tens of thousands of followers within hours.
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
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. More to life than football, says Klopp after Liverpool parade crash '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.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- 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.
