Luis Suarez Credits His Wife’s Unique Method for His On-Field Success- “The Game Is Over, Time to Be a Father & Husband Now”

The pain of defeat in crucial fixtures sometimes takes a toll on the players. Hence, one needs family and friends beside you to support them through trepid times. The case of Luis Suarez is no different. His wife ensures that when the Inter Miami star is home, the focus remains on parenting; not soccer.

It also shows how well the Suarez family has done in isolating on-field and off-field commitments. Let’s now explore how his wife supported him during his time of need!

Luis Suarez acknowledges his wife for bringing success and balance to life!

There is a saying that behind every successful man, there is a woman. In an interview with the Miami Herald, the 36-year-old spoke about how indebted he is to his wife, Sofia Balbi. He said, “You cannot succeed on the field if you don’t have a good life off the field, and she is the reason for all of that.”. He added that his wife kept him grounded during remarkable soccer moments in his career. Suarez explained that even after he scores, her wife says, “The game is over, it’s time to be a father and husband now.”

El Pistolero further added that his wife makes it a point to settle him down when he is frustrated after some tough losses. Hence, he even credits Sofia as his best supporter. It also illustrates the solidity of their 14-year marriage, which has withstood difficult periods.

There is no doubt that the life of Luis Suarez would have been different without the love of his life, Sofia. Now, let’s explore how they confessed their love for each other. 

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Sofia Balbi and Luis Suarez’s love story had a fairytale ending

The Inter Miami star started dating her when he was 16 and she was 13. At that time, Suarez would work as a cleaner to make ends meet. He was also pursuing his soccer career at that time. But two years later, Sofia had to relocate to Spain with his family.

The power couple made sure that they made their long-term relationship work. In the end, Luis Suarez soon joined Dutch club Groningen, which brought him back closer to her now wife. In 2009, they happily got married in the presence of family and friends.

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To sum up, Luis Suarez hopes his wife and three children can settle well in the US. Whereas, on the field, the 36-year-old yearns for more success with Inter Miami in his first season.