When Luis Suarez 'Cheated' on His Exam to Gain Italian Citizenship Amid Transfer to Juventus

• Luis Suarez was once suspected of cheating to pass his Italian language test ahead of a move to Juventus
• It was claimed that the Uruguayan was already told the answers before the test
• Then playing for Barca, Suarez passed the test but a deal to move to Juventus fell through

Luis Suarez was once reportedly guilty of attempting to manipulate a test to facilitate a transfer.

The Uruguayan has played for seven clubs during his remarkable career, reaching his zenith during his tenures at Liverpool and Barcelona.

Following his impressive tally of 82 goals for Liverpool, the forward continued his prolific form by scoring 198 times in 238 games during a remarkable six-season spell with Barcelona.

Upon the expiration of his contract in 2020, Suarez appeared poised to join Juventus in Serie A. In anticipation of a potential transfer to the Old Lady, he underwent an exam to acquire Italian citizenship, per Euro Sport.

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His wife, Sofia Balbi, hails from Italian heritage, and Suarez successfully completed the exam at the University of Perugia.

The prospect of gaining Italian citizenship would have been highly advantageous for Juventus, as it would have classified him as an EU player.

Luis Suarez accused of cheating in Italian exam

However, significant controversy arose when Sport Bible reports indicated "irregularities" with the test. This prompted a police investigation, which substantiated the claims.

Allegations suggested that Suarez had advance knowledge of some exam questions, and CCTV footage during the test revealed assistance being provided.

At one instance, it appeared that Suarez was handed a piece of paper containing what one might assume were answers. Furthermore, several university staff members later sought pictures and autographs from him.

The university's director Simone Olivieri, along with three professors, were hit with eight-month suspensions as a result of their conduct.

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What happened to Suarez's deal to Juventus

The agreement collapsed, and Suarez ultimately joined Atletico Madrid, where he scored 34 goals in 83 games and secured another La Liga title.

Following this, he made a return to his hometown club, Penarol, for a second stint before joining the ranks of the Brazilian powerhouse, Gremio. Recently, he marked his presence with a remarkable 19-minute hat-trick.

Suarez is widely anticipated to join forces with Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets in his upcoming move.

Suarez once considered retirement

Sports Brief previously reported on former Liverpool striker, Suarez considering calling it quits on his football career, according to stunning new reports.

Suarez, who currently plays for Gremio in Brazil's top flight league, is reportedly pondering his future in the sport due to the 'constant pain' his knee causes.