An exciting reunion between Messi and Suárez in the Argentina vs Uruguay party

Reencuentro entre Messi y Suárez y el gesto de Da Paul

In anticipation of the upcoming match between Argentina and Uruguay in the fifth round of the Eliminations at La Bombonera, Lionel Messi was seen reuniting with his close friend Luis Suarez, who recently returned to the national team after a year. The reunion was marked by a strong embrace that lasted several seconds, both on and off the field.

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Their strong bond extends to their families and various vacation opportunities. Suarez even considered joining Inter Miami to be closer to his friend, but ultimately decided to stay at Gremio Porto Alegre until 2024. This means he will reunite with Messi in the near future.

During their reunion, Rodrigo De Paul jokingly pretended to give Suarez a headbutt, which made Messi laugh. Rodrigo and Suarez will also be teammates at Atletico Madrid, further strengthening their relationship.

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Prior to the Rio de la Plata derby, both Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez and Messi will receive recognition for their achievements at the Ballon d’Or awards. Martinez will be honored with the Lev Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper in the world, while Messi will receive his eighth Ballon d’Or as the top football player.

During the event, Messi was accompanied by Juan Roman Riquelme, the vice-president of Boca Juniors and a key figure in the Football Council. The idol of the Boca Juniors team was seen smiling alongside Messi. Claudio Tapia, the president of the AFA, also participated in the ceremony.

This is a highly anticipated edition of the Rioplatense Classic, with both teams vying for the top spot in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Canada, United States, and Mexico.

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Adding to the excitement is the presence of Marcelo Bielsa, the renowned Argentine coach. Bielsa, known as “El Loco,” is responsible for leading the Uruguayan team to the World Cup. Before the match, Bielsa also met with former directors of the Argentine national team, including Lionel Scaloni, Pablo Aimar, and Roberto Ayala. Their interactions showcased the legacy and camaraderie that Bielsa has left behind during his time with the Albiceleste from 1998 to 2004.

Following this match, Argentina will face Brazil at the Maracana Stadium, rekindling the rivalry from the Copa America 2021 final, where Argentina emerged victorious under Scaloni’s guidance, ending a 28-year title drought. Meanwhile, Uruguay will play against Bolivia in their home stadium.