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Luis Suarez has perfect Uruguay response to Ghana 'devil' jibe over 2010 World Cup handball

Luis Suarez has found the limelight once more as his Uruguay side prepare to face Ghana in the final round of World Cup group stages matches. The South American team have history with their African opponents having denied them a place in the 2010 semi-finals.

That game has gone down in history as one of the most controversial after Suarez cleared a late header from Dominic Adiyiah off the line with his hand. A penalty was given and Suarez sent off for his 'save' but Asamoah Gyan blazed the spotkick over the bar.

Uruguay went on to win the resultant penalty shoot-out and Suarez's unsportspersonship actions were ultimately rewarded. After the match the Liverpool striker claimed the block was 'save of the tournament' and that Diego Maradona's Hand of God belonged to him.

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