Teary Suarez Accuses FIFA Of Conspiring Against Uruguay After World Cup Exit

Uruguay defeated Ghana 2-0 on Friday in their final group game but South Korea's last-gasp 2-1 win over Portugal saw the Asians progress to the knockout stage at the South Americans' expense.

Suarez feels Uruguay should have been awarded two penalties for fouls on Darwin Nunez and Edinson Cavani.

‘I see a penalty for Cavani because he is cut off by the defender and he puts his body in front of him,’ Suarez said. ‘Darwin’s is very clear too.

‘They are not excuses, but incredible penalties are being awarded in this World Cup. And there is the committee of referees and FIFA, and they have to try to explain themselves better, at least.’

Suarez then claimed he tried to greet his wife and children in the stadium but was denied by FIFA, adding: ‘I saw a France player with his children on the substitute bench.

‘So why always [is it a problem] against Uruguay? It seems that we have to have another power at the media level to have access and to allow my children to come down for a second to greet me, but hey, that’s FIFA.’

"I was lucky to play my fourth World Cup. And what I thought about before the match was my four-year-old son, who hadn't seen me win a World Cup match," Suarez added.

"Today, he saw me win, but he sees this image of sadness and I think that's it. For a father, for a player it is very difficult, but we are going to face the situation and encourage our team-mates for what lies ahead."