You also can't deny that most of his career with Liverpool has been dogged by controversy, with the racial abuse of Manchester United's Patrice Evra and the biting of Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic.
Despite these controversies, his club and their fans have - in arguably controversial circumstances - stood by and backed Suarez all the way. During the warm up before a Premier League game against Wigan, the Liverpool players even wore shirts in support of Suarez.
Liverpool players, including Suarez himself, wear shirts in support of the Uruguayan (Photo from Daily Mail. Photo credit to Getty Images)
Speculation has been rife within the British media for a while now with regards to his future at the Merseyside club, and last week he confirmed his wish to leave Liverpool FC.
Speculation has been rife within the British media for a while now with regards to his future at the Merseyside club, and last week he confirmed his wish to leave Liverpool FC.
Within an hour of Suarez announcing his intentions to leave, photos appeared on Twitter of Suarez shirts being burned, in similar fashion to that of Fernando Torres shirts when the Spaniard made his £50 Million move to Chelsea.
Suarez shirt on fire. Complete with an expletive written on the back (Photo credit: The Telegraph)
In what is arguably a massive overreaction to what can only be descried as a massive betrayal, the fan clearly wanted the reminder of the player gone from his home. Personally, I would have donated it to charity, but hey, that's just me.
In what is arguably a massive overreaction to what can only be descried as a massive betrayal, the fan clearly wanted the reminder of the player gone from his home. Personally, I would have donated it to charity, but hey, that's just me.
Can you blame them for being unhappy with what Suarez is doing? Liverpool and their fans were highly criticized for their support of Suarez despite the big controversies and this is how he repays them - by demanding to leave.
On the other side however, you have a sensational player who will wish to play to the highest level possible - something Liverpool aren't doing at the moment. With Spanish giants Real Madrid reportedly interested, some wouldn't blame him for wanting the move.
Some would argue that he owes the fans and the club at least one more season to try and help them take advantage of the transitional periods at neighbours Everton and rivals Manchester United as they welcome new managers for the first time in many, many years.
On the other side however, you have a sensational player who will wish to play to the highest level possible - something Liverpool aren't doing at the moment. With Spanish giants Real Madrid reportedly interested, some wouldn't blame him for wanting the move.
Some would argue that he owes the fans and the club at least one more season to try and help them take advantage of the transitional periods at neighbours Everton and rivals Manchester United as they welcome new managers for the first time in many, many years.
Despite the interest and Suarez publicly stating he wishes to leave, Liverpool FC have categorically stated that he is not for sale and neither the player nor his representatives have contacted the club with regards to a move.
Surely though, this has to mark the end for his Liverpool career? He won't get a good reception if he stays and that will only strengthen his desire to leave. Also, the back of support from the fans could lead to a slump in from, which will inevitably lower his price tag, but perhaps I'm looking too much in too this.
Whether it's this summer or in January, in my opinion, Luis Suarez won't be a Liverpool player for much longer and with the club being able to command a big fee for the player, it will allow them to strengthen in areas they need to. Could Suarez leaving actually help Liverpool in the Premier League next season? Only time will tell.
Surely though, this has to mark the end for his Liverpool career? He won't get a good reception if he stays and that will only strengthen his desire to leave. Also, the back of support from the fans could lead to a slump in from, which will inevitably lower his price tag, but perhaps I'm looking too much in too this.
Whether it's this summer or in January, in my opinion, Luis Suarez won't be a Liverpool player for much longer and with the club being able to command a big fee for the player, it will allow them to strengthen in areas they need to. Could Suarez leaving actually help Liverpool in the Premier League next season? Only time will tell.
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