Luis Suarez reaches historic Inter Miami milestone after match-winning display | OneFootball

A few days ago, Inter Miami went back into action in the MLS against the Chicago Fire. Ahead of this match, we reported that Lionel Messi won’t be available for this encounter.

With this being said, the clash took another highlight in the legendary battle between two of the best number 9s of the 20th century. Yes, it was Luis Suarez against Robert Lewandowski.

However, the duel was won by the Pistolero, as Inter Miami finished with a favoured score of 3-2. Although the Herons managed to achieve three points, Luis Suarez ended the match with a new milestone, just putting his greatest even higher.

Luis Suarez won player of the matchday, surpassing Leonardo Campana.

That's right. Luis Suárez was named the Player of the Match against the Chicago Fire. For anyone who missed the game, the Uruguayan striker scored two goals to put the Herons ahead on the scoreboard.

Even though his goals weren't enough to win the match (young Plambeck scored the final goal), the Pistolero's performance allowed him to reach a milestone that leaves him just behind Lionel Messi.

By winning this award, Suárez has won the MLS Player of the Matchday presented for the fourth time, and it is his first such honor since Matchday 29 of the 2024 season.

His milestone appeared when he surpassed Leonardo Campana (3) for the second-most Player of the Matchday honors in club history, behind only Lionel Messi (14).

This proves that, even though Suarez doesn’t look his best, he is still a trusted weapon when the game is tied.

At the end of his career, the former FC Barcelona player proves once again he has to be in the starting lineup, and when Lionel Messi is not around, he can be the main offensive leader.

Once again, Luis Suarez proved many wrongs, and Inter Miami won three crucial points to keep a high standing in the Eastern Conference.