Luis Suarez World Cup
Definition
A legendary Uruguayan football striker whose World Cup appearances are marked by a bifurcated legacy: prolific goal-scoring prowess coupled with infamous on-pitch controversies, most notably a series of high-profile biting incidents.
A colloquial shorthand for a player whose intensity often crosses the line from competitive spirit into bizarre, rule-breaking behavior on the world's biggest sporting stage.
Examples
Luis Suarez approached the World Cup with the same hunger he used to greet Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulder in 2014.
One has to admire the dedication of Luis Suarez at the World Cup, where he treated every defender like a complimentary pre-match snack.
The Uruguay squad missed their talisman at the latest tournament, proving that even a player with such a unique appetite for the game is eventually retired by time rather than by a referee.
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