Luis Suarez retires: A career full of goals and controversies

By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | September 04, 2024

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Luis Suarez announced his retirement from international football

Luis Suarez retires

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He is Uruguay's top scorer with 69 goals from 142 matches

Career stats

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Despite his stellar record, Suarez' career was filled with controversies

A controversial legend

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He was handed a four-month ban during the 2014 World Cup

Ban from World Cup:

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Suarez had then bit Giorgio Chiellini during a clash between Uruguay and Italy

Biting opponent:

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He was also one of the villains of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa

2010 World Cup vilian:

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Suarez' infamous handball had denied Ghana a late-winner in the quarterfinal

Infamous handball:

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Suarez was shown a red card but Ghana failed to convert the subsequent penalty

Blessing in disguise:

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Suarez' cunning move allowed Uruguay to sneak into the semifinal after a penalty shootout

Cunning move:

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Controversy also dogged Suarez throughout his club career

Controversy continues:

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He was handed an eight-game ban in 2011 by authorities in England

Eight-game Ban

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This was after he allegedly racially abused ex-Manchester United star Patrice Evra

Racism allegations