What happened between Suarez and Barcelona?

Suarez sold as a cost-cutting measure The Uruguayan striker’s departure was sold as a cost-cutting measure as Barca looked to minimise the financial damage caused by the pandemic. “There are a lot of contradictions [in Barcelona’s version of events],” Suarez told ESPN.

Why did Suarez not play against Barcelona?

A positive Covid-19 test robbed the forward of the chance to play against his old team-mates in the first league match of last season, while he drew a blank in May’s 0-0 draw as Atletico closed in on the title.

Is Luis Suarez a Barcelona legend?

He played as a midfielder for Deportivo de La Coruña, España Industrial, FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Sampdoria and the Spain national team. Suárez is regarded as one of greatest Spanish football players of all time. In 1964 he helped Spain win the European Championship.

How many goals does Luis Suarez has in his career?

440 goals
Suarez has 440 goals in his club career so far and 504 overall, including international football.

Where is Suarez now?

Uruguay national football team#9 / Forward
Atlético de Madrid#9 / Forward
Luis Suárez/Current teams

How much did Barca sell Suarez for?

After a move to Italy fell through, Barcelona stunned its fans by selling Suarez on the cheap to Atletico to shed his salary. The transfer fee that with add-ons could only reach 6 million euros ($7 million US) was a ludicrously small sum for a player who had netted 21 goals for Barcelona in the previous season.

Did Barcelona make a mistake selling Suarez?

Barcelona selling Luis Suarez to rivals Atletico Madrid was undoubtedly one of the biggest mistakes the club made considering the Uruguyan’s performances this season. In 32 LaLiga appearances, Suarez scored 21 goals and three assists in helping Atletico Madrid to their first league title since 2013.

Who won the 1960 Ballon d Or?

Despite boasting two of the biggest clubs in world football and being the joint-most successful team in Euro history, Spain have only ever had one Ballon d’Or winner. And that was Barcelona striker Luis Suarez — back in 1960.

How much did Liverpool pay for Suarez?

6 million EUR (2021)
Luis Suárez/Salary

How old is Pique Barcelona?

34 years (February 2, 1987)
Gerard Piqué/Age

Why was Antoine Griezmann’s departure to Barcelona broadcast on TV?

T he moment of Antoine Griezmann’s departure to Barcelona was broadcast live on television, 393 days after the Frenchman announced his decision to turn down Barcelona and stay at Atlético Madrid in a TV documentary.

How much is Antoine Griezmann’s new contract worth?

Griezmann’s new deal will run for five years and contains a buyout clause – a legal stipulation in Spain – worth €800m. For all the twists in the plot, the crossed words and accusations, this signing had been set up from the start.

What is Griezmann’s ‘La decisión’?

That left Griezmann’s future in his own hands and his deliberations became the focus of a documentary called La Decisión where – in soft focus and stylish shots – he can be seen agonising over what decision to make: stay or go?

How much does Lionel Messi’s Barcelona transfer cost?

It had just gone 1pm on Friday when his legal representative arrived at the headquarters of La Liga wheeling a silver suitcase into the building, where he deposited the €120m (£107.6m) buyout clause that releases the striker from his contract, five years after his arrival. Barcelona confirmed the transfer two hours later.