Luis Suarez scored a brilliant 19-minute hattrick for Gremio amid rumours of a Lionel Messi reunion at Inter Miami.
On Thursday night, Brazilian side Gremio were up against Botafogo FR in the Serie A.
Suarez’s Gremio side found themselves 3-1 down at halftime but the Uruguayan switched up the levels in the second half to turn the match around.
The former Liverpool and Barcelona star netted in the 50th minute, then four minutes later to make it 3-3.
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With 69 minutes on the clock, Suarez completed his hattrick as Gremio went on to record a brilliant 4-3 victory.
The 36-year-old has proved he is still one of the deadliest strikers around as he continues to be linked with a move to MLS side Inter Miami.
Suarez is expected to join up with former Barcelona teammate Messi in Miami ahead of the 2024 MLS season.
According to ESPN, Suarez has already agreed to a one-year deal with an option for a further season.
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Speaking about Suarez’s potential exit, Gremio boss Renato Gaucho admitted it would take a miracle for the striker to stay at the club.
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As per GOAL, he said: “It will take a miracle [for Suarez to stay]. He already has plans for 2024. He made that clear a few months ago and I’m not expecting a miracle. It’s his decision.
“I’d like him to stay, but we have to be honest with our fans. If he ends up staying, it’ll be a miracle, and that miracle comes down to him.”
Saurez has previously spoken about a move to the MLS, he told Cadena Ser, as per the Daily Mirror: “With Messi in Miami in a few years? Hopefully. On and off the pitch we’ve been good together.
“There is nothing better than seeing two colleagues happy outside so that they perform inside.”
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Topics: Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, Football
Marcus Chan