Luis Suarez Credits Lionel Messi and Neymar For 2016 Golden Boot Win Over Cristiano Ronaldo

The FC Barcelona team from 2014 to 2016 was a masterpiece in itself. The trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Luis Suarez didn’t shy away from demolishing the best of the best defenses. But Luis Suarez’s performance in 2015–2016 was remarkable considering the presence of two other main goal scorers. The Uruguayan explained how his strikeforce partners were the reason for him to overtake the prime Cristiano Ronaldo.

Luis Suarez had come to FC Barcelona after a successful Liverpool spell. The player scored some belters against teams but could not win any major trophies. However, he found something more than just trophies in Barcelona. He found friends that helped him whenever he needed them.

Suarez credits Messi and Neymar for letting him score to beat Cristiano Ronaldo

The Uruguayan had a stellar 2015–2016 season to with 40 goals, beating Cristiano Ronaldo to win the 2016 Golden Boot. Crediting Messi and Neymar for this, Luis Suarez said, “In the second year, the two of them (Neymar and Messi) helped me get the Golden Boot. I remember that Leo played for Ney, and Ney was in front of the goalkeeper looking to see if I arrived because I was fighting with Cristiano Ronaldo to be the top scorer. Then he was like, ‘Here, do it yourself’. I won thanks to them.

Ronaldo also had an incredible season scoring 35 goals and contributing 11 assists in La Liga. The Portuguese icon also won the UEFA Champions League and Euro in the same year. But with Messi and Neymar’s help, Luis Suarez trumped the goals factor. The trio had already established themselves as one of the most dangerous attackers in European soccer.

Even though the lethal striker and the Brazilian were under the shadow of Lionel Messi, El Pistolero had a huge impact. After Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez was one of the highest assisters of goals in Europe. During his Barcelona journey, he assisted 195 times. But 2016 saw the Uruguayan rank 4th in the Ballon d’Or as CR7 won it despite losing the Golden Boot.

What’s the recent news on Suarez? Is he still at Gremio? Let’s dive deeper.

Where is Luis Suarez?

Luis Suarez joined Gremio a year ago. This was a surprise to the Brazilian team, as he scored 24 goals in 52 matches and also won two regional competitions. After agreeing to a 2-year contract, he decided to shorten his stay, citing his injury problems. Although uncertain about his health, the player is still expected to join Lionel Messi and former teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami.

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The Pichichi Award winner left Lionel Messi in 2020 and joined Atletico Madrid. Before moving to Gremio, he had another short spell at his homegrown club, Nacional. However, at Gremio, he was diagnosed with a severe knee problem, which means that he could take a career-defining decision soon. Whatever happens, the star’s illustrious MSN partnership will never be forgotten.

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