PHOTO: FIFA Use Ridiculous Pic of Barcelona Striker Luis Suarez During Inaugural 'Best' Awards

Published on: 09 January 2017

It's fair to say Luis Suarez is probably not FIFA'smost loved footballer.


The Uruguayan was banned for nine international matches by the governing body after biting Italian defender Giorigo Chiellini during the 2014 World Cup, and it appears that wound is yet to have healed.


During the inaugural BestFIFA Football Awards, an image of Suarez, alongside other top level footballers, was displayed, and the photo definitely does not capture the Barcelona striker's good side.

.@FIFAcom, I know you hate Luis Suárez but at least pick a normal photo at your laughable ceremony. pic.twitter.com/lwRTdobwxj

Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric were all displayed at their most normal, but FIFA elected to display Suarez at his cheekiest, baring his teeth coupled with a wicked grin in a rather un-photogenic manner.


Suarez was a player nominated for the FIFPro XI, but missed out due to the form of Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar. Modric, Kroos and Iniesta were named in midfield, with Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer in goal and Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos and Marcelo in defence.

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