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Aug282020 by JBNo Comments

Luis Suarez hits back at Messi claims about his future at Barcelona

La Liga

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has rubbished claims his career prospects are tied to Lionel Messi as the duo's future at the club looks uncertain. After Ronald Koeman's appointment as Barca's new manager earlier this month, the former Liverpool star was reportedly told he no longer had a future at Camp Nou and will be sold this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lionel Messi handed in a transfer request soon after, which prompted rumours that the treatment of Suarez triggered his decision after growing discontent with the club. That led to Suarez's former lawyer Alejandro Balbi saying that the player's future would be tied to that of Messi, this shows the strong bond between both players which has developed since Suarez moved to Barca in 2014...

Aug242020 by JBNo Comments

Barca to terminate Luis Suarez’s contract after Koeman tells star he’s not needed

La Liga

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has informed Luis Suarez that he has no future at the club, with the striker’s contract now set to be terminated. It’s reported that new boss Koeman made it clear to Suarez that he is not in his plans for next campaign in a phone call this morning, and this will serve as one of the major decisions as the club proceed to shape up a rebuild. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona will now meet with the player’s lawyers to agree to a possible settlement to end his contract early, with Suarez’s current contract expiring next summer. The La Liga giants signed Luis Suarez from Liverpool in the summer of 2014 after the forward’s fallout from his World Cup antics, for a reported fee of £75m. Suarez has been a very important...

Jul222020 by JBNo Comments

Steven Gerrard: Luis Suarez had no respect for anyone in training at Liverpool

Premier League

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard claims Luis Suarez had "no respect for anyone" during training sessions at Anfield, and that he knew immediately he would be a big player for the Reds. Suarez joined Liverpool in a £23 million transfer move from Ajax in January 2011, and went on to score a huge 82 goals in 133 matches for the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Suarez eventually joined Barcelona after Liverpool were narrowly beaten to the Premier League title by Manchester City, but he is still loved by supporters and former Liverpool team-mates till this day. Gerrard recalls being shocked at Suarez's fearless attitude in training upon his arrival in the Premier League, and says it was very clear to see that he was capable of making a huge impact in Eng...

Jun92020 by JBNo Comments

Carragher reveals how Suarez bust-up saved Henderson’s Liverpool career

Premier League

Jamie Carragher believes Jordan Henderson’s bust-up with Luis Suarez in training was a key moment in his career and helped install the fight and character that has shown in his performances for the club in recent years. It is nine years to the day since Henderson joined Liverpool, though he endured a difficult start to his time at the club and was almost sold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Gary Neville said Henderson didn’t seem to have the mettle required initially, Carragher said: ‘Yeah I know where you’re coming. ‘When he initially came in – and obviously I’d seen a little bit of him for Sunderland but not too much – I just remember early on he backed out of a couple of tackles at Anfield and right away the crowd were like, “No we’re not havin...

May222020 by JBNo Comments

Chiellini reveals he admires Luis Suarez for biting him at the 2014 World Cup

Trending

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has revealed that he admires Barcelona forward Luis Suarez for biting him during a heated clash between Uruguay and Italy at the 2014 World Cup. Suarez, who escaped punishment during the match, was later banned from football for four months plus nine internationals - but Chiellini said he held no grudge towards him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Malice is part of football, I wouldn't call it illegitimate. To get past a rival you have to be smart," the Juventus captain said in his new autobiography. "I admire his cunning. If he lost it, he'd become an ordinary forward." The game was goalless at the time of the incident but Uruguay snatched a late winner for a 1-0 win which took them through to the round of 16 at...

Apr212020 by JBNo Comments

Carragher reveals Luis Suarez denied biting Ivanovic to Liverpool squad after Chelsea clash

Premier League

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Luis Suarez tried denying he had bitten Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic when he returned to the Reds' dressing room after their infamous clash. The Uruguayan was ultimately handed a 10-game ban by the FA in April 2013 after sinking his teeth into Ivanovic’s arm, a suspension which ran into the next season causing him to miss the first five games – though he still the top-scorer that year with 31 goals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amazingly, despite Suarez’s bite being picked up by multiple cameras during the match, the current Barcelona forward protested his innocence to his teammates after the game. Asked what Luis Suarez told the players after the incident, Carragher told Sky Sports: ‘When he came in the dress...

Jan202020 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool finally apologise to Evra after Suarez racism fallout

Premier League

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed he received a personal apology from Liverpool over their handling of Luis Suarez racism case in 2011. After a two-month investigation into claims the forward racially abused Evra, Luis Suarez was given an eight-game ban by the Football Association. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A day after he was found guilty of misconduct for using insulting words to Evra, which includes a reference to his skin colour, Liverpool wore ‘Suarez 7’ T-shirts as they warmed up for their game against Wigan. Last October, Jamie Carragher conceded Liverpool got it ‘completely wrong’ – apologising to Evra during a Sky Sports broadcast. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Evra has now rev...

Nov302019 by JBNo Comments

Luis Suarez tips Tammy Abraham to replace him as Barcelona’s No9

Premier League, La Liga

Luis Suarez has been open about the fact that his Barcelona days could soon be coming to an end. The Uruguayan recently claimed he is aware Barca are looking at long-term options to replace him in the No.9 role as he approaches the latter stages of his career at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the 32-year-old striker has now run the rule over possible replacements - identifying Tammy Abraham as the top choice. Chelsea striker Abraham has been in a remarkable form for Frank Lampard's team in the Premier League, leading to admiring glances from Luis Suarez as he watches on from Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked by One Football which No.9s he admirers, whilst considering that the day will come whe...

Nov152019 by JBNo Comments

Jordan Henderson reveals he was ‘ready to kill’ disrespectful Suarez at Liverpool

Premier League

The man now in charge of the captain’s armband at Liverpool concedes he was made to feel not good enough by Suarez shortly after his arrival Henderson admits he was “ready to kill” Luis Suarez shortly after his arrival at Anfield, with the striker considered to have been disrespectful on the training field. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The South American striker was signed by Liverpool during the January window of 2011. Six months later and Henderson joined him at the club after making a big-money transfer move from Sunderland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At just 20 years of age, the now Liverpool captain says he was not given the warmest of welcomes by Luis Suarez as he was left feeling “not good enough” by sen...

May92019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Suarez begged officials to disallow Origi’s goal in Barca’s defeat to Liverpool

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Desperation got the better of Luis Suarez during Barcelona’s Champions League defeat away at Anfield as he attempted to get Divock Origi’s winning goal for Liverpool ruled out. After being accused of disrespecting his former team during Barca’s 3-0 win at Camp Nou last week, Liverpool’s fans fully turned on Suarez for his display at Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chants of ‘f*** off, Suarez’ and ‘cheat’ were aimed at the forward, who looked to gain every advantage possible against his former side. But Suarez took it one step further when Liverpool scored their fourth of the evening as Trent Alexander-Arnold caught Barca unaware with a quick corner which allowed Origi to get the goal. Suarez had come back to defend with Barca 3-0 down and ...