The quarter finals made a hero of Luis Suarez, Uruguayan striker turned illegal keeper. His use of hands on the line to stop a goal bound header raises a matter that need be addressed. The kamikaze spirit in players is acceptable, but what legacy does it leave?
Had Asamoah Gyan scored, Suarez would have been a hero and it would be told to future generations; it is better lose honourably than to put a long lasting black spot in your career. This did not happen; the crossbar put the match into post match penalties, and Uruguay play Holland in the semis.
Suarez is a hero and he will miss the semi against Holland. FIFA has yet to decided the extent of his ban. The adage says that it cowards live for their country, while the heroes die fortheir country. In Uruguay, it will be said Suarez was afraid of losing, and will therefore live for his country. To Ghanaians, he is in the same league as a suicide bomber - one who dies for his country.
Will his actions create a legacy of - if faced by danger of extinction and you have a good keeper, remeber Suarez from South Africa 2010?
This is not the last we see of Suarez, who incidentally is skipper at Ajax Amsterdam. Will his team mates play against Holland, where he earns his living, for him?
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