WATCH: Lionel Messi tries his hand at Padel with Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were spotted playing an intense game of Padel prior to the start of the Copa America.

WATCH: Lionel Messi tries his hand at Padel with Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez tried their luck in mastering a new sport - Padel tennis! (Via IMAGO and X/@brfootball)

Lionel Messi is having the time of his life in Miami. Ever since the forward jumped ship to the MLS, fans have noticed a stark change in his lifestyle, activities and engagement with other sports. In previous interviews, the player has expressed his interest in the NFL and the NBA. In a recent clip, the player was seen ‘passionately’ engaged in a game of Padel with teammate and close friend Luis Suarez.

In a video that recently made rounds on social media, Messi and Saurez are seen battling it out on a court, going all-out to come out on top. Padel is a racket sport played in an enclosed court. While the scoring system remains the same for padel tennis, the strokes and techniques are significantly different. Padel is considered to be relatively easier to pick up compared to other sports, and hence, has significantly gained popularity.

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Fans were excited to see their favorite player have a go at another sport, as a few claimed that he’ll soon become the best in Padel too!

Messi and Suarez were captured enjoying themselves and sharing a good laugh as they tried to master the new sport. The two will compete for the Copa America title which kicks off on the 20th of June.

Lionel Messi reveals player who made him the most ‘angry’

Lionel Messi is often equated to calmness, composure and resolve on the pitch. The forward is rarely seen fired up and going head-to-head with his opponents. Throughout his career, there aren’t many names that can be mentioned under ‘enemies’ for the 36-year-old. However, one particular player stood out for him as he named the player that made him the most ‘angry’.

Lionel Messi & Sergio Ramos
Lionel Messi & Sergio Ramos have had some of the most exciting clashes over the years (Via X/@brfootball)

His time at Barcelona is, without a shadow of doubt, the most iconic of his career. From winning 4 Champions League titles to numerous La Ligas and domestic accolades, the Argentine defined an era with the Blaugrana. The fiery El Clasico matches and thrilling encounters were another highlight during his time in Spain.

Messi named Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos as the player who made him the most angry. 

I've had many clashes with Sergio Ramos. How many times did I argue? He is the player that made me feel the most angry. Then we were teammates, but the games were intense.
Lionel Messi told Abitare via YouTube

Messi and Ramos spent two seasons together at Paris Saint-Germain from 2021 to 2023. The latter is a free agent after leaving Sevilla, playing just one season for his former club.

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