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Former Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira has been concerned in a public spat with former Liverpool striker, Luis Suarez.
The ex-Barcelona ahead continues to be representing Uruguay and Pereira, now at Fulham, was a part of Brazil’s Copa America squad.
The weekend noticed Uruguay come out on prime in a penalty shootout 4-2, after a 0-0 stalemate after additional time, in a blockbuster quarter last.
Suarez has a lot disagreeable historical past with United after the 2012 incident with Crimson Devils’ legend, Patrica Evra, the place he was condemned of racially abusing the left again and was banned for eight video games.
Talking earlier than the quarter last contest, the United academy graduate Pereira had some controversial phrases concerning the high quality degree between the 2 worldwide sides.
By way of The Metro, Pereira claimed pre-match that “the Uruguayan nationwide group is superb, however for those who take it title by title, we have now a group that they dream of getting.”
There may be maybe logic to the participant’s argument as Brazil sit fourth within the FIFA world rankings and Uruguay are in 14th place.
Nonetheless, Suarez was not too impressed with Pereira’s judgements and spoke candidly after the match concerning the pre-match statements.
“We’ve got the most effective midfielders on the earth, top-level gamers. To speak about Uruguay, it’s a must to have somewhat extra respect, know the historical past of Uruguay.”
“Earlier than I say which gamers wish to be on the Brazilian nationwide group, I’ve to say that the one who made that remark was [Giorgian] De Arrascaeta’s reserve [at Flamengo], who’s the most effective participant in Brazilian soccer. So think about what it’s like for us to listen to that.”
To his credit score, Pereira did reply to his feedback after his facet’s loss, “I merely stated that I most popular it and I feel our gamers are higher, so in the event that they used that to their benefit, they’ll do no matter they need. However at no time did I present any disrespect in direction of Uruguay.”
Neither participant had been concerned a lot within the precise recreation because the 28 12 months previous former United man was subbed on after 81 minutes and Suarez didn’t depart the bench.
South American soccer will not be solely well-known for its high quality of gamers but additionally the tenacity by which the sport is performed and it in all probability ought to be no shock {that a} confrontation could be carried out earlier than the sport towards two of the continent’s most profitable groups.
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