Luis Suarez calls for 'no more violence in football' after trouble in Uruguay

Published on: 26 September 2017

Luis Suarez hails from Salto, Uruguay.

Uruguay international Luis Suarez has appealed for peace in the wake of football violence in his country.

Uruguayan football was suspended on Sunday after two officials, including a woman, were attacked by players and spectators during an under-19 game between hosts Platense and Basanez on Saturday in Montevideo.

The incident led to the Uruguay Football Referees' Association (AUDAF) halting football until further notice.

Barcelona star Suarez condemned the attack and posted a photograph on his Twitter account of the Uruguay flag with the message: "No more violence in football."

He added: "Let's live a football in peace and without violence, enjoying this beautiful sport in our country. Let's respect everyone."

Vivamos un fútbol en paz y sin violencia, disfrutemos de este hermoso deporte en nuestro país. Respetemos a tod@s

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