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Luis Suarez defends Lionel Messi before Inter Miami's final against Cruz Azul

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Luis Suarez defends Lionel Messi before Inter Miami's final against Cruz Azul

Summary

Luis Suarez addressed criticism of Lionel Messi and the team ahead of the Campeones Cup final against Cruz Azul on September 16. Suarez emphasized the impact of social media on perceptions of the players, noting that reactions fluctuate drastically based on wins or losses. He stated that the match should be regarded as a serious final, despite debates regarding the trophy's significance. Inter Miami looks to secure their first title of 2026 after a challenging series of results, having won just once in their last nine matches. Miami is currently nine points behind Nashville in the Eastern Conference standings, while Cruz Azul enters the match on a three-game winning streak in Liga MX.

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By the Numbers

•Match between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul is on September 16.
•Suarez criticized social media's treatment of Messi.
•Inter Miami has won only once in nine matches.
•Cruz Azul has won three consecutive Liga MX games.
•Messi scored his 99th goal for Inter Miami recently.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It means nothing’: Luis Suarez drops blunt Lionel Messi message before Inter Miami’s Cruz Azul final

What they're saying

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Luis Suarez has delivered a blunt message about the criticism surrounding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami ahead of their Campeones Cup final against Cruz Azul. The veteran striker believes social media has created an impossible situation for Miami’s biggest stars, with the reaction changing completely depending on whether they win or lose.
— Yahoo Sports

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