In the MLS regular season, Inter Miami defeated Chicago Fire 3-2, with Suarez scoring twice. He was interviewed after the match.

Before the league break on May 24, you finished with a hat-trick; and today, returning to the field, you scored twice again. Tell us how you feel now.

All I do is try my best to help the team and help it continue to grow. We had a long break, and winning today was important to regain rhythm and prepare for the upcoming matches.

You keep proving that there's no such thing as an "expiration date" for you. You're sharper than ever now.

I've been training hard. This week we had a very good preseason preparation. Even at this age, I'm still proving my desire to play, which is a passion I've had since childhood. From childhood, from my debut, everything has been earned through my own efforts, and I will continue to give my all to play until the last day.

When Messi and De Paul are absent, it's clear that all responsibility and pressure falls on you to get things done in their name. Did they contact you or message you after the FIFA World Cup?

No, of course, we know the importance of these two players, especially Messi, and what he means to us. Now it's their turn to rest; after several weeks of playing for the national team, they need a break. And we must take on our share of responsibility, but it's not just one person, it's the collective work we've been doing to prepare for the rest of the season.

Finally, I won't take up any more of your time. How would you evaluate Messi's performance in this FIFA World Cup?

It's certainly admirable, another testament to his desire to be the best player in the world. He gave his all for the national team until the very last match. Considering his age and everything he has shown, there is nothing to criticize him for. He is a role model for all football players – at his age, he could have stayed home, but he still showed the same desire to prove himself again, wanting to win another FIFA World Cup for his country, which unfortunately he couldn't do.

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