Luis Suarez has put his acting skills to the test in a Lionel Messi-themed advert that has left Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham in stitches.
- Uruguayan striker reunited with Argentine in Florida
- Previously starred together at Barcelona
- Veteran frontman able to poke fun at himself
WHAT HAPPENED?
The veteran Uruguayan striker has been reunited with his former Barcelona team-mate in Florida, with Manchester United and England legend Beckham helping to put marquee deals in place. The pair are close friends and have been playing with a smile on their face in 2024.
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Both are now preparing for Copa America duty, with Uruguay and Argentina respectively, but Suarez has found time ahead of that tournament to star in a production that pokes fun at his relationship with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi.
DID YOU KNOW?
In the advert, Suarez is hassled by friends, neighbours and a tax driver looking for autographs and tickets to watch Messi in action. The 37-year-old sees his patience pushed to breaking point – with everyone more concerned with his links to a famous colleague than what he can do – but he is able to calm down with an ice-cold beer.
WHAT NEXT?
Beckham is among those to have seen the funny side of the production, which once again includes a goat reference to Messi, and he will be hoping that Suarez and Messi rekindle that productive on-field partnership when returning to Chase Stadium after international duty.
