<P> On 3 July, the AUF appealed Suárez's ban, but it was rejected by FIFA on 10 July . With Suárez's ban not preventing him from transferring to another club, it was announced on 11 July that Suárez had agreed to move to Barcelona . Days before the transfer, Suárez's apology to Chiellini had been praised by various Barcelona club individuals . Barcelona club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said the apology was "honourable", sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta welcomed Suárez as being "humble enough to admit an error" while new signing Ivan Rakitić commended Suárez's "character and strength". </P> <P> On 25 March 2016, after over a year of international absence for Uruguay, Suárez scored an equalizer against Brazil in Recife for a 2--2 draw in the qualification process for the 2018 FIFA World Cup . Suárez was included in Uruguay's 23 - man squad for the Copa América Centenario, although a hamstring injury sustained in the 2016 Copa del Rey final on 22 May put his place in the team in jeopardy . Although he remained in the squad, he missed both of his national side's opening group losses to Mexico and Venezuela, which resulted in a first - round elimination from the tournament . He was once again left on the substitutes' bench in Uruguay's final 3--0 group win over Jamaica on 13 June . </P> <P> Suárez scored twice on 10 October 2017 as Uruguay won 4--2 at home to Bolivia in their final World Cup qualifying match, thus securing their place for the tournament in Russia . In March, Uruguay won the 2018 China Cup, and Suárez scored his 50th international goal with a penalty against the Czech Republic in the semi-finals, winning it himself when fouled by goalkeeper Jiří Pavlenka . He won his 100th cap on 20 June 2018 in Uruguay's second group match at the World Cup, scoring the only goal against Saudi Arabia at the Rostov Arena in Rostov - on - Don to advance the nation into the last 16 . In the final group game on 25 June, Suárez scored Uruguay's opener with a free kick into the bottom corner in a 3--0 win over hosts Russia . In the Round of 16 match against Portugal on 30 June, he set - up Cavani's opening goal in an eventual 2--1 victory . Uruguay were eliminated from the tournament following a 2--0 defeat to France in the quarter - finals on 6 July . </P> <P> Suárez creates goal scoring chances with his powerful shot, and has "remarkable technical ability" according to his FIFA profile . Known for his direct running at players, Suárez has a particular penchant for nutmegging opponents (putting the ball through their legs). Liverpool fans (accompanied with a banner) used to say he was so good, "he could nutmeg a mermaid". Harry Redknapp said that Suárez could play anywhere--as the target man or behind as a second striker . Uruguay head coach Óscar Tabárez called Suárez "a great forward, an elite player among forwards in the world", and Liverpool coach Kenny Dalglish said, "he's intelligent, he's had a fantastic education at Ajax". Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge said his abilities allow him to get into a position to score and evade defenders . Suárez has been praised for his work rate, and his quickness that allows him to attack from the outside . He also creates scoring opportunities for his teammates . </P>

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