Luis Suarez mobbed in China

Suarez's Uruguay are one of four teams competing to take home the China Cup, a friendly tournament held in Nanning China, from March 22-26. They will face the Czech Republic in one of two semi-finals, while Wales take on the hosts China. 

Suarez was greeted by adoring fans as he touched down in China ahead of the first game on Friday. The striker will line up alongside PSG's Edison Cavani as the national side begin their preparations for this summer's World Cup.

Uruguay are in Group A for the tournament, and will face Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Russia, after they qualified second behind Brazil in the South American bracket.

Suarez has been in flying form for Barcelona this season, grabbing 24 goals and 12 assists for the Catalan side. He will hope to return to Spain in full fitness as Barca continue their push for a treble. Ernesto Valverde's side currently sit nine points clear at the top of the La Liga table, and face Roma in the Champions League quarter-finals.

 

20 March 2018