Luis Suarez

Early Life

Luis Suárez was born on January 24, 1987, in Salto, Uruguay. He grew up in a poor family with six brothers and sisters. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. Life was not easy for young Luis, but he found happiness in playing football.

Growing Up

When Luis was young, he played football in the streets with his friends. He did not have proper football boots or a good ball, but he loved the game very much. Sometimes, he played without shoes. This hard life made him very strong and helped him learn to fight for what he wanted.

First Love of Football

Luis started playing for a local team called Urreta when he was very young. People could see that he was good at scoring goals. He worked very hard to get better at football. Even when things were difficult at home, football made him happy.

Moving to Europe

When he was 19, Luis moved to the Netherlands to play for a team called Groningen. This was very hard for him because:
- He was far from his family
- He did not speak Dutch
- The weather was very cold
- He missed Uruguay

But Luis worked hard and scored many goals. Soon, a bigger team called Ajax wanted him to play for them.

Success at Ajax

At Ajax (2007-2011), Luis became a very good player:
- He scored many goals
- He became the team captain
- He won important games
- He learned to speak Dutch
- He became famous in the Netherlands

Moving to Liverpool

In 2011, Luis moved to Liverpool in England. At Liverpool, he became one of the best players in the world. He was very good at:
- Scoring goals
- Running with the ball
- Making chances for other players
- Working hard for his team
- Fighting for every ball

Problems and Mistakes

Luis had some problems in his career. He did some things that were wrong:
- He bit other players three times in games
- He got in trouble for saying bad things
- He sometimes got very angry on the field
- He had to say sorry for these things
- He tried to learn from his mistakes

The Biting Incidents

Luis bit three players in different games:
1. Otman Bakkal (Ajax, 2010)
2. Branislav Ivanović (Liverpool, 2013)
3. Giorgio Chiellini (World Cup, 2014)

These were big mistakes. He got in trouble and could not play football for many games. He said sorry and worked with people to control his anger better.

Learning from Mistakes

After these problems, Luis:
- Said sorry to everyone
- Got help to control his feelings
- Worked hard to be better
- Promised not to do these things again
- Became a better player and person

Barcelona Years

In 2014, Luis moved to Barcelona. At Barcelona, he played with Lionel Messi and Neymar. They were called "MSN" and were very good together. At Barcelona, he:
- Won many trophies
- Scored lots of goals
- Made many friends
- Became one of the world's best players
- Changed his bad behavior

Playing Style

Luis is known for:
- Being very good at scoring goals
- Working hard for his team
- Never giving up
- Being strong with the ball
- Having good shooting skills

Playing for Uruguay

Luis loves playing for Uruguay's national team. For Uruguay, he:
- Played more than 130 games
- Scored more than 68 goals
- Won the Copa America in 2011
- Helped Uruguay do well in World Cups
- Became Uruguay's best goal scorer ever

His Best Skills

Luis is very good at:
- Shooting with both feet
- Finding space to score
- Running with the ball
- Working hard
- Helping his team

Important Awards

Luis won many prizes:
- European Golden Shoe (top scorer in Europe)
- Many league titles with different teams
- Copa America with Uruguay
- Champions League with Barcelona
- Many personal awards

## After Barcelona

After Barcelona, Luis played for:
- Atlético Madrid (won the Spanish league)
- Nacional (went back to Uruguay)
- Grêmio (played in Brazil)

He kept scoring goals and helping his teams win.

Family Life

Luis is married to Sofia Balbi. They met when Luis was very young. Sofia helped Luis become a better person. They have three children and are very happy together.

What We Can Learn

Luis Suárez's story teaches us:
- Never give up on your dreams
- Learn from your mistakes
- Work hard every day
- You can change and be better
- Family is very important

Important Numbers

Some important numbers about Luis:
- Born in 1987
- More than 500 career goals
- More than 130 games for Uruguay
- Won more than 20 trophies
- Played in 3 World Cups

Vocabulary Words

Here are some important words to learn:
- Goal: When the ball goes in the net
- Striker: A player who scores goals
- Trophy: A prize for winning
- Behavior: How someone acts
- Mistake: When you do something wrong
- Sorry: What you say when you do something wrong
- Team: A group of players
- Hard work: When you try your best
- Success: When you do well
- Change: When you become different

What Other Players Say

Other players say Luis is:
- A very good player
- Hard working
- Kind off the field
- A good teammate
- One of the best strikers ever

His Message to Young Players

Luis tells young players:
- Work hard every day
- Never give up
- Learn from mistakes
- Listen to your family
- Try to be better every day

Simple Questions to Think About

1. Where was Luis Suárez born?
2. Why did he have to say sorry sometimes?
3. What makes him a good player?
4. How did he change his behavior?
5. What can we learn from his story?

Luis Suárez's story shows us that everyone can make mistakes, but we can learn from them and become better. He proved that with hard work and support from family, you can achieve your dreams.

Questions About Luis Suárez

True or False Questions
1. Luis Suárez was born in Brazil.
2. He grew up in a rich family.
3. He played football without shoes sometimes when he was young.
4. He has never played for Barcelona.
5. He is married to Sofia Balbi.
6. He bit three different players in his career.
7. He played for Ajax in the Netherlands.
8. He never says sorry for his mistakes.
9. He has played more than 130 games for Uruguay.
10. He grew up with six brothers and sisters.

Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where was Luis Suárez born?
a) Brazil
b) Spain
c) Uruguay
d) Netherlands

2. Which was his first team in Europe?
a) Ajax
b) Barcelona
c) Liverpool
d) Groningen

3. What is the "MSN" at Barcelona?
a) A telephone company
b) Messi, Suárez, Neymar
c) A football award
d) A team nickname

4. How many players did Suárez bite in games?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

5. What did he win with Uruguay?
a) World Cup
b) Copa America
c) Olympics
d) Nothing

Fill in the Blanks
1. Luis Suárez was born on January _______, 1987.
2. When he was seven, his family moved to _______.
3. At Barcelona, he played with _______ and _______.
4. He has scored more than _______ goals in his career.
5. He learned to speak _______ when he lived in the Netherlands.

Short Answer Questions
1. Name three teams that Luis Suárez played for.
2. What problems did he have when he first moved to Europe?
3. What did he do wrong in his career?
4. How did he try to become a better person?
5. What makes him a good football player?

Match the Words
1. Striker a) When you do something wrong
2. Trophy b) A player who scores goals
3. Mistake c) When you try your best
4. Hard work d) A prize for winning
5. Goal e) When the ball goes in the net

Discussion Questions
1. Why do you think Luis Suárez sometimes got very angry in games?
2. What can we learn from his mistakes?
3. Do you think it is good that he said sorry for his bad actions?
4. What do you think about his story of growing up poor?
5. Why is it important to learn from our mistakes?