Atletico Madrid star Luis Suarez UPSET with Lionel Messi's situation at Barcelona

A possible reunion between two great friends - Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez - was delayed with Uruguayan striker missing Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona clash on Saturday after testing positive for coronavirus. Messi's struggles this season continued as his side slipped furr in LaLiga title race amid mounting conflict with Barcelona board. Suarez, who departed club last summer, has w spoken on treatment being meted out to six-time Ballon d'Or winner.

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Suarez hurt amid fractured Messi and Barcelona relationship 

Suarez was forced out of club after falling down pecking order under manr Ronald Koeman. However, club stood firm when it came to Messi asking for an amicable exit last summer. Suarez has w opened up on his feelings regarding a tumultuous summer at u Camp, saying he doesn't approve of how y dealt with Messi's situation this summer.

Argentine was recently slammed by a couple of Antoine Griezmann's close associates for Frenchman's struggle at Barcelona. Following criticism, Messi claimed he was tired of being problem at club, furr hinting at a move away from Barcelona, with his contract set to expire at end of current season. 

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Suarez happy at Atletico Madrid 

Speaking to Marca, Suarez insists he and Messi speak a lot, although ir conversations are t restricted to football. "We talked about life, virus, everything, but very little about football, about goals we miss or about tactical systems," even as he shed light on his unhappiness at treatment he was subjected to last summer. 

Suarez claimed he was sad and hurt with Barcelona board's decision to offload him. Uruguayan claims five more clubs expressed an interest in his signature, entrusting him with task of leading lines. Atletico striker asserts he has found happiness at Wanda Metropolita. 

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Suarez speaks on Messi transfer rumours

Speaking on Messi transfer rumours, Suarez insists club should have respected his decision to leave club after everything that he has achieved at Camp u. Argentina international is linked with a move to Manchester City next summer, with contract renewal with Barcelona in sight. 

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