I don’t apologise: Luis Suarez after being advised he was thought-about ‘the devil himself’ in Ghana after 2010 WC handball incident

One of probably the most notorious moments in 2010 World Cup historical past was when Uruguay striker Luis Suarez deliberately stopped a certain shot aim by Ghana’s Dominic Adiyiah by utilizing his fingers in a quarterfinal match. At that second, the rating was tied 1-1 and had that ball gone into the web, Ghana would have certified for the following spherical. Suarez was crimson carded and Ghana given a penalty as pandemonium ensued. Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan stepped as much as take the penalty and in a merciless coincidence, missed because the digital camera panned to Suarez, who was captured celebrating wildly together with his teammates. Ultimately, Ghana succumbed to Uruguay in a penalty shootout and had been eradicated from  the World Cup.

Now, after 12 years, the 2 acquainted foes will meet once more when Uruguay will meet Ghana within the final match of the Group stage within the 2022 World Cup with a spot within the final 16 at stake.

In a pre-match press c0onference, Suarez was representing Uruguay when a Ghanaian journalist advised him that he’s thought-about to be “the devil himself” by many individuals in Ghana to which Suarez stated that he refused to apologize for that 2010 incident.

“I don’t apologise. The Ghana player missed a penalty. Not me. I was sent off. If I injured a player I would apologise. Gyan said he would do the same, ” he stated.

🗣 “I don’t apologise about that… the Ghana player missed a penalty, not me.”

Luis Suárez feels no regret for his handball within the 2010 World Cup recreation towards Ghana pic.twitter.com/8ngqBdhC97

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) December 1, 2022

Suarez began Uruguay’s 0-0 draw with South Korea in Qatar however was left on the bench for the 2-0 loss to Portugal, which left Uruguay backside of the group.Uruguay should now beat Ghana and hope South Korea doesn’t beat Portugal to increase its keep on the World Cup and Suarez’s worldwide profession for not less than another recreation. Goal distinction will resolve it if Uruguay and South Korea each win.

Stoking it up just a bit, Suarez stated the 2010 recreation towards Ghana does nonetheless imply one thing. “We are going to put our lives and soul into this match. Ghana is a good team but we know them, we have beaten them before and we know how to beat them again.”