Suarez, "I do not apologize" for the 'Hand of God' incident 12 years ago

Uruguay goal scorer Luis Suárez proudly announced that he would not apologize for a handball foul he committed against Ghana 12 years ago at the World Cup.

At a press conference held at the Main Media Center (MMC) in Al Rayyan, Qatar on the 1st, the day before the final match of Group H of the 2022 World Cup Group Stage in Qatar, Suárez was asked, "Do you have any intention of apologizing for the 'Hand of God' incident?" I will not,” he said.

“I got a red card at the time. However, it is not my fault that a Ghanaian player missed a penalty kick,” he said. “If I had injured a Ghanaian player, I would have had to apologize.”

The 'Hand of God' incident occurred in the quarterfinal match against Ghana at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

In overtime, with both teams tied at 1-1, 가상축구 Suárez deliberately blocked Ghana's Dominica Adiia's header at the end of extra time.

Suárez was awarded a penalty for a handball foul and was immediately sent off. However, Asamoah Gian, who started as Ghanaian kicker, missed the penalty kick. Uruguay eventually advanced to the semifinals with a 4-2 lead in the penalty shootout.

The check here final Group H match between Uruguay and Ghana in the Qatar World Cup group stage will be held at 0:00 on the 3rd (Korean time).

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