With his contract set to expire following the conclusion of the 2025 MLS season, speculation regarding his possible retirement has intensified. Speaking ahead of Inter Miami’s clash vs. Tigres in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals, Suárez was asked about his future.

Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal win over Tigres as a precaution, raising concerns about his recovery. In his absence, Luis Suárez scored twice from the penalty spot to send Miami into the semifinals.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after scoring a goal against Los Angeles Galaxy in the second half of their MLS match at Chase Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]

With Rodrigo De Paul joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, the roster is now worth €82 million. Meanwhile, many are asking: what’s the value of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr after the addition of João Felix?

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano provided one of the quirkiest moments of the Lionel Messi era in Major League Soccer, watching and coaching from the stands in the first row of Section 101 inside Chase Stadium after being ejected. More: Inter Miami's ...