Published 16:08 IST, September 4th 2020
Luis Suarez calls up Giorgio Chiellini to ‘clear the air’ after infamous World Cup bite
Luiz Suarez is set to leave Barcelona and join Giorgio Chiellini at Juventus. The Uruguayan called up Chiellini to ‘clear the air’ after his World Cup bite.
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Luiz Suarez is reportedly closing in on a deal to leave Barcelona and join Serie A champions Juventus, after a brief phone call from new manr Ronald Koeman informed him he is t part of his plans. Uruguayan has reportedly called up Giorgio Chiellini to ‘clear air’ regarding that World Cup incident. infamous bite occurred during 2014 FIFA World Cup six years ago in Brazil.
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Luis Suarez calls Giorgio Chiellini to ‘clear air’ after his World Cup bite
Italy international clashed with Uruguayan striker which ended up in Saurez biting Giorgio Chiellini on his shoulder. For this incident, Suarez was handed a ban for four months which saw striker miss 9 international matches for his team.
Luiz Suarez is set to leave Barcelona and join Giorgio Chiellini at Serie A champions, Juventus. Before possible Suarez to Juventus move, Barcelona star has reportedly spoken to Juventus skipper Giorgio Chiellini as he aims to put incident behind him, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Suarez hopes Giorgio Chiellini holds grudges and will have to bury hatchet with Bianconeri captain to win titles in Italy.
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Luis Suarez has been deemed surplus by Barcelona and w is close to an exit, having reportedly agreed terns with Juventus, where he could link up with Christia Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala and create a formidable front three. According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Luis Suarez h called Giorgio Chiellini to ‘clear air’. Giorgio Chiellini h alrey stated earlier that whatever happened at that FIFA World Cup was a heat of moment thing and that he holds grudges against Uruguayan maverick.
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According to Sky Sports Italia, Old Ly is hoping that a deal can be reached in time for start of new Serie A campaign. With schedule being released, re are only 16 days left from start of new season.
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Andrea Pirlo all set for coaching debut
41-year-old Pirlo, who has prior top-level manrial experience has w taken over club and will le m in upcoming season. Pirlo's first game in charge of Juventus first team will see m host Sampdoria in Turin. After that, Pirlo will have to navigate through fixtures against Roma (away) and Napoli at home in first three matchdays.
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16:08 IST, September 4th 2020