On 22/11, in the final round of the Uruguayan fourth division, striker Rodrigo Pastorini scored two goals, leading Deportivo LSM to a 2-1 comeback victory over Liffa. With 31 points, Deportivo LSM clinched the championship and secured promotion to the third division without needing a play-off match against Rincon. In a concurrent match, Rincon drew with Academia, failing to catch up.

"Congratulations to all the players, coaching staff, and the entire Deportivo LSM team," Luis Suarez posted on X. "Thank you to everyone who supported this project. Let's go, champions!"

Deportivo LSM celebrates their Uruguayan fourth division championship on 22/11. Photo: X

The Deportivo LSM project originated from a sports complex in Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay, which Suarez established in 2018. This 8 ha complex includes an artificial turf pitch with a capacity for 1,400 spectators, a 7-a-side pitch for 620 spectators, three natural grass pitches, a gym, and a swimming pool. Initially, the project focused on providing children and teenagers a solid platform for athletic and personal development.

In 5/2025, building on the complex, Suarez and Messi joined forces to establish Deportivo LSM. The "LSM" initials represent the names of the two players. The team's technical director is Alvaro Recoba, a former star for Inter Milan and the Uruguay national team. Winning the fourth division championship and securing promotion to the third division in their inaugural season marks a successful start for Deportivo LSM.

Suarez and Messi were close teammates during their time at Barca from 2014-2020. They reunited at Inter Miami at the start of 2024. In the MLS Cup Eastern Conference semi-final on the evening of 23/11, Messi scored one goal and provided a hat-trick of assists, helping Inter Miami defeat host FC Cincinnati 4-0. Suarez entered the game as a substitute.

Inter Miami will face New York City FC in the Eastern Conference final on 29/11. A victory would send them to the MLS Cup final.