One of probably the most notorious moments within the historical past of the 2010 World Cup was when Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez intentionally blocked a sure shot objective by Ghana’s Dominic Adeiah within the quarter-final match utilizing his palms. At that time, the rating was tied at 1–1 and if that ball had hit the web, Ghana would have certified for the subsequent spherical. Suárez was proven the crimson card and Ghana had been awarded a penalty as an uproar broke out. Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan stepped as much as take the penalty and, in a merciless accident, missed Suarez earlier than the cameras caught him celebrating wildly along with his teammates. Ultimately, Ghana misplaced to Uruguay in a penalty shootout and was eradicated from the World Cup.
Now, after 12 years, the 2 acquainted foes will meet once more when Uruguay tackle Ghana within the final match of the group stage on the 2022 World Cup with a spot within the final 16.
At the pre-match press convention, Suárez was representing Uruguay when a Ghanaian journalist advised him that he was thought of by many in Ghana to be “the devil himself”, to which Suárez mentioned he had blamed him for that 2010 incident. refused to apologise.
“I don’t apologise. The Ghana player missed the penalty. Not me. I was sent off. If I hurt any player I apologise. Gyan said he would do the same,” he mentioned.
🗣 “I don’t apologize for that… The Ghanaian missed the penalty, I didn’t.”
Luis Suarez has no regrets for his handball within the 2010 World Cup recreation towards Ghana pic.twitter.com/8ngqBdhC97
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) December 1, 2022
Suárez began in Uruguay’s 0–0 draw with South Korea in Qatar, however was left on the bench for the two–0 loss to Portugal, which left Uruguay backside of the group. Uruguay should now beat Ghana and hope South Korea fails to beat Portugal. Extend your keep on the World Cup and Suárez’s worldwide profession for a minimum of yet another recreation. If each Uruguay and South Korea win, objective distinction will determine it.
Suarez mentioned that the 2010 recreation towards Ghana nonetheless holds some significance. “We are going to put our life and soul into this match. Ghana are a good team but we know them, we have beaten them before and we know how to beat them again.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
