Childhood and Education Journey of Luis Suárez in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Luis Suárez. A timeline of key moments.

Luis Suárez is a Uruguayan professional footballer, currently playing for Inter Miami. Widely considered one of the best strikers of his generation, he is known for his goal-scoring prowess, movement, and finishing ability. Nicknamed "El Pistolero," Suárez has an impressive record, exceeding 500 career goals. He has won numerous individual awards, including two European Golden Shoes, an Eredivisie Golden Boot, a Premier League Golden Boot, and a Pichichi Trophy, solidifying his place among football's elite.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

January 1987: Luis Suárez's Birth

On January 1987, Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz was born. He is a Uruguayan professional footballer currently playing for Inter Miami.

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1998: Appearance on Aventujuegos

In 1998, at the age of 11, Luis Suárez appeared as a contestant on the children's game show Aventujuegos, where his team emerged victorious.

2003: Balbi family moved to Barcelona

In 2003, the Balbi family, including Suárez's girlfriend Sofía Balbi, moved to Barcelona, Spain. This move motivated Suárez to focus on his football career with the aim of joining them in Europe.

2009: Marriage to Sofía Balbi

In 2009, Luis Suárez married his longtime girlfriend, Sofía Balbi. The wedding marked a significant milestone in their relationship.

2010: Birth of first child

In 2010, Luis Suárez and his wife Sofía Balbi welcomed their first child, a daughter.

2011: Footage shown on Noche de Locura

In 2011, footage of Luis Suárez's appearance on Aventujuegos in 1998 was shown on the chat show Noche de Locura. Suárez was surprised that the footage had been preserved.

2013: Birth of second child

In 2013, Luis Suárez and his wife Sofía Balbi had their second child, a son.

2014: Joined Barcelona and Released Autobiography

In 2014, Luis Suárez joined Barcelona, fulfilling his dream of living closer to his wife's family in Spain. Also in 2014, Suárez released his autobiography, "Crossing the Line – My Story."

2014: Beats Advertisement

In 2014, Suárez starred in an advert for Beats with other global football stars including Neymar and Thierry Henry, with the theme of "The Game Before the Game" and the players' pre-game ritual of listening to music.

2018: Changes to Italian Citizenship Laws

In 2018, Italian laws were changed to make it more difficult to obtain citizenship through marriage, which would later affect Suárez's attempt to gain Italian citizenship.

2018: Switch to Puma Sponsorship

In 2018, Suárez switched from Adidas to Puma for his sportswear and equipment sponsorship.

2019: Birth of third child

In 2019, Luis Suárez and his wife Sofía Balbi celebrated the birth of their third child, another son.

January 2020: Knee surgery confirmed

In January 2020, Barcelona confirmed that Suárez would undergo a surgery, potentially sidelining him for four months, following a knee injury sustained during a defeat against Atlético in the Supercopa de España.

September 2020: Italian Citizenship Exam and Investigation

In September 2020, Luis Suárez flew to Perugia to take a B1 Italian Language exam, a requirement for obtaining Italian citizenship. Later in September 2020, an investigation was launched due to accusations that Suárez cheated on the language exam to expedite his citizenship application.

May 2022: Departure from Atlético Madrid announced

In May 2022, Atlético Madrid announced Suárez's departure at the end of the season after the last home match, honoring him with a farewell and a standing ovation, and Suárez ended the season as Atletico's top scorer with 13 goals.