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    Dirty Tackle

    Luis Suarez returns, promptly kicks Scott Parker in the stomach

    By Brooks Peck | Dirty Tackle – Mon, Feb 6, 2012 5:27 PM EST

    Luis Suarez kicks human pinata Scott Parker. (Getty)

    Luis Suarez returned to a hero's welcome at Anfield after serving a lengthy match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra. And four minutes after he entered the match as a substitute, Suarez proved he is not racist by kicking Spurs' old-timey white man Scott Parker square in the belly during the scoreless draw (moving pictures here).

    Thinking a high ball in Spurs' box would drop for him to volley in the winner, Suarez swung a high boot for it. The problem, however, was that Scott Parker was standing right under the ball and just after he headed it clear, he caught Suarez's boot in his stomach.

    Suarez was immediately apologetic, but he was still cautioned by the referee. Scott Parker, meanwhile, just keeps getting kicked. A couple weeks ago, Mario Balotelli was given a four-match ban for stepping on Parker's head. Whether Suarez will be punished further for catching him in the gut remains to be seen, but it might be time for Parker to borrow some protective gear from Petr Cech's house.

    Suarez with another handball. (Getty)

    "Are you OK, blanco?" (Getty)

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    20 comments

    • DirkRhyolite
      DirkRhyolite  •  3 months ago
      Parker also got a cleat to the shins from Adam earlier in the game but shrugged it off. Dude's hardcore.
    • meowmeowmeow
      meowmeowmeow  •  Redlands, California  •  3 months ago
      When asked about the incident, Suarez said, "I don't know...there was a voice inside my head that said 'the power of Zlatan compels you'...and I felt this irresistible urge to follow that voice."
      • Elizabeth
        Elizabeth 3 months ago
        If that's the case, Suarez needs to work on his flexibility. He missed Parker's head by at least 2 feet
    • Edward C
      Edward C  •  3 months ago
      Brilliant caption on the last picture...lots of posts [jokes, obviously] on the Guardian boards already about how he tried to even out the racism row by kicking a white man as soon as he could.
    • elr456
      elr456  •  3 months ago
      Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, Sergio Busquets saw this and fell to the ground, clutching his face.
    • 4 toi
      4 toi  •  Las Vegas, Nevada  •  3 months ago
      This guy needs to get in the hockey rink and see what happens.
    • Recycler
      Recycler  •  Playas De Rosarito, Mexico  •  3 months ago
      Players like Suarez makes me dislike today's sports. Better off teach monkeys how to kick ball instead. At least monkeys wouldn't points fingers at each other nor brag about millions they make.
    • Brittany
      Brittany  •  St Louis, Missouri  •  3 months ago
      the picture of suarez grabbing at parker's eye makes my eye hurt for two reasons
    • Jono Loves Bacon
      Jono Loves Bacon  •  3 months ago
      Nigel DeJong is impressed.
      Van Bommel too.

      And Suarez played in Hollnetherdutchlandia for a few years.... I see a pattern.
    • EugenePetit'
      EugenePetit'  •  Brooklyn, New York  •  3 months ago
      Eye gouging also involved. Suarez is not a cool cat at all
    • Ivan
      Ivan  •  Houston, Texas  •  3 months ago
      I actually lol'd when I saw this live. He clearly intended to hit the ball but he missed it by about 4 feet!
    • Liverpool 13
      Liverpool 13  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
      btw it was an 8-match ban for the evra feud and before that a 1-match ban because he flipped off the fulham fans
    • Ryan
      Ryan  •  Trenton, New Jersey  •  3 months ago
      everyone who says this was intentional surely must say van persie's elbow against villa was intentional
    • Dee
      Dee  •  St Albans, United Kingdom  •  3 months ago
      Suarez is a #$%$
    • Zach
      Zach  •  Greenwood, Indiana  •  3 months ago
      Dumb foul, but not malicious. Where's the post on Gareth Bale's blatant dive? That was worth ridicule.
      • Chris
        Chris 3 months ago
        Liverpool topics get more views/trolls.
      • Bill
        Bill 3 months ago
        That's because Liverpool fans are the most butthurt of all fans ever. Lighten up.
      • DirkRhyolite
        DirkRhyolite 3 months ago
        First Johnson, then Bale. Maybe they're trying out for the Olympic diving team. Might have a better chance of medaling than with the soccer team.
    • Stormy
      Stormy  •  3 months ago
      honestly, i'm disgusted with suarez. after a 10-match ban it seems he hasn't learned his lesson, how about a season ban
      • Jon
        Jon 3 months ago
        ...says the guy with the Zlatan avatar.
      • Stormy
        Stormy 3 months ago
        yes, but zlatan is wonderfully entertaining, a fantastic footballer, and not a violent racist.
      • Jonathan K
        Jonathan K 3 months ago
        Yeah, Zlatan is indiscriminately violent. He'll kick you regardless of color, creed, religion, or whatever.
    • David Nemeth
      David Nemeth  •  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  •  3 months ago
      I watched the animated gif over and over. First thing I noticed that the ball was not playable by Suarez. Second thing, I laughed and laughed and laughed.

      It's nice to see Suarez grabbing the mantle of Idiot of the Premier League from Wayne Rooney.

      Gracias, Luis, gracias.
    • Chris
      Chris  •  3 months ago
      It's hard to say if there was any malice in this, but it was still a pretty bad foul. I love how the guy plays, but at the same time I hate how he always seems to be in the midst of some controversy. The announcers and ref didn't seem to think it was more than just a foul, but I'm doubting that he'll be given the benefit of the doubt when the FA reviews this. Can't really argue it, the man hasn't done much to help keep himself out of trouble.
      • Bill
        Bill 3 months ago
        I'm not one to give Suarez much slack, but I really don't think this was intentional. It was certainly worth a caution, but I don't believe there was any malice in it.

        I have to agree with you on the way trouble always seems to find this guy. It's what keeps me dubious about him. I personally don't think the FA needs to do anything with this, but given their record of late, who knows what they'll do?
    • Cindy
      Cindy  •  3 months ago
      Why not take a piece of his ear like Mike Tyson did in the ring?
    • David
      David  •  Bolton, United Kingdom  •  3 months ago
      The FA can't review it. The ref saw it and took action. It was obviously totally accidental, hence the spurs players not complaining
      • Jason
        Jason 3 months ago
        Do you not see the Spurs keeper in the photo right above protesting? Or the other Spur behind King who has turned and is appearing to scream at the ref over it?
    • KelaRaja
      KelaRaja  •  3 months ago
      "Suarez proved he is not racist by kicking Spurs' old-timey white man Scott Parker"
      ------
      He thought he had pushed Parker out of the way so that he could kick Ledley King.
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