Published 11:54 IST, December 21st 2020

Luis Suarez admits he CHEATED in Italian language test ahead of failed Juventus move

Atletico de Madrid striker Luis Suarez has admitted to cheating in the Italian language test to acquire a passport ahead of his failed move to Juventus.

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Atletico de Mrid striker Luis Suarez was all set to join defending Serie A champions Juventus last summer before Italian langu test saga spelt trouble for Uruguayan international. He ultimately agreed to a move to Spanish capital, but player's problems are far from over. An investigation in Italy h recently revealed cheating in Italian langu test, a claim which has w been reportedly confirmed by 32-year-old while speaking to magistrates. 

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Luis Suarez Italian langu test spells trouble

Suarez was close to joining Juventus after departure of Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain to Major League Soccer (MLS). It was mandatory for player to undertake an Italian langu test to acquire an Italian passport, citing fact that club h alrey filled up its n-EU spots for transfer window.

His wife reportedly possesses an Italian passport, which would have me it easy for him to acquire Italian citizenship. former Barcelona man reportedly cleared Italian langu test. But an investigation later revealed that Uruguayan international h alrey received questions beforehand, while his marks were also predetermined.

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According to a beIN Sports journalist Tancredi Palmeri, Suarez has mitted that questions, as well as scorecard, were predetermined to help him acquire an Italian passport. magistrates also spoke to Atletico de Mrid attacker last week on subject, though he's t being investigated for said crime as of yet. 

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Defending Italian champions Juventus are also under rar due to allegations that y attempted to accelerate player's Italian langu test process to seal deal early. Perugia Prosecutor's Office, which is investigating matter, alleged that Juventus' sporting director Fabio Paratici provided false information to authorities. 

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Following allegations, Juventus released an official statement, which re, "Juventus Football Club confirms that today Fabio Paratici has been tified of information regarding guarantee and right of defence. crime alleged by Public Prosecutor's Office at Court of Perugia is exclusively Article 371 bis of Criminal Code."

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11:54 IST, December 21st 2020