Luis Suarez viciously, and rightly, calls out hypocrites: "Social media does a lot of damage"

Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez has publicly criticized the negative impact of social media on athletes, defending himself and Lionel Messi against recent fan backlash. Suarez emphasizes that constant scrutiny and criticism have become excessive in the modern era.
Why it matters
Highlights the growing tension between professional athletes and the digital media landscape.
There was a time, not too long ago, where criticism of sports teams and athletes came slowly and deliberately. It could have been a section in a newspaper or a long-winded blog article that painted someone in a negative light. Criticism was still criticism, but it certainly wasn't as prevalent years ago as it is now. With social media becoming massive and only growing, every little thing an athlete does comes under a microscope. Every second of every game is a chance for engagement and clicks. Many athletes are fed up with that idea, and Luis Suarez is one of them. The legendary striker is currently in the twilight of his career, soon to hang up his cleats with Inter Miami likely being his last destination.
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