Published 16:34 IST, September 29th 2020
Luis Suarez's wife Sofia takes a sly dig at Barcelona after his stunning Atletico debut
Luis Suarez's wife, Sofia Balbi, had a cheeky pop at Barcelona after her 33-year-old husband scored twice on his debut for Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
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Having completed a switch from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid last week, Luis Suarez marked his debut for Los Rojiblancos in style. prolific Uruguayan forward scored twice and registered an assist for Atletico Madrid after being subbed on in 71st minute as Diego Simeone's men ran out 6-1 winners against Granada. However, after game, Luis Suarez's wife, Sofia Balbi, appeared to take a sly dig at Barcelona, highlighting exactly what Blaugrana are missing.
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Luis Suarez's wife Sofia Balbi aims cheeky dig at Barcelona in Instagram post
Following Atletico Madrid's 6-1 win against Granada on Sunday, Luis Suarez's wife took to Instagram to post a heartfelt mess for her spouse and also take a sly dig at his former team. Sofia Balbi posted an im of Luis Suarez celebrating one of his goals in win against Granada and wrote, "This is what you deserve! So happy to see you laughing again." post was aimed towards way Barcelona treated Luis Suarez, third-highest goalscorer in club's illustrious history.
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Sofia's post got over 185,00 likes in just over 24 hours. Even Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, replied to mess with a series of clapping emojis. Antonela has been close friends with Sofia Balbi during past six years that ir husbands played toger for Barcelona. Antonela also penned an emotional letter to Sofia after Suarez's move to Atletico Madrid was complete.
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Luis Suarez transfer to Atletico Madrid: Ronald Koeman's plans for Barcelona
Last week, Luis Suarez completed his £5.5 million (€6m) move to Atletico Madrid from Barcelona and on Thursday, star forward broke down in tears during his exit interview. Suarez joined Barcelona from Liverpool back in summer of 2014 and helped Spanish giants to nine major trophies. He scored 198 goals in 283 appearances for Barcelona but was informed that he wouldn't be part of Ronald Koeman's plans for future.
Reports claim that Koeman held a minute-long phone call with Luis Suarez while informing 33-year old that he was longer going to continue playing his football at Camp u. Barcelona board came under heavy criticism from former players including Neymar and Samuel Eto'o for ir handling of situation. More so, reports from Daily Mail claim that Barcelona's decision to cash in on Suarez played a part in Lionel Messi handing in his transfer request to leave club.
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While Suarez has t been replaced yet in terms of personnel, Barcelona were reportedly looking at Lyon's Memphis Depay to fill that void. However, that move appears to be dead in water considering Barcelona have ir hands tied by Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
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Im Credits - Sofia Balbi Instagram
16:34 IST, September 29th 2020