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06th Jun 2016

Watch: He can nutmeg a mermaid, but Luis Suarez really can’t wave

What the hell are you doing, Luis?

Robert Redmond

What the hell are you doing, Luis?

Luis Suarez has arguably been, so far, the best player in the world this year.

The 29 year old was the top scorer in La Liga last season, the first player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to achieve such a feat since 2009, scoring 40 goals in 35 games as Barcelona retained their title.

Suarez has exceeded expectations since joining Barcelona in 2014, fitting in seamlessly with Neymar and Messi in Barca’s frontline, and helping the two become better players in the process.

Liverpool fans used to say he was so good he could nutmeg a mermaid. But, despite his high levels of hand-eye coordination, Suarez really can’t wave.

Suarez attempted to wave to someone in the crowd before Uruguay’s 3-1 loss to Mexico in the Copa America, but instead performed this strange action.

https://twitter.com/whoisjoserivera/status/739600141439492096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

It’s almost as bad as this from Paul Ince. Almost.

https://twitter.com/Martialisation/status/717087388288356352

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