SUAREZ 'EMOTIONAL' AFTER SCORING ON URUGUAY RETURN

SUAREZ 'EMOTIONAL' AFTER SCORING ON URUGUAY RETURN

SUAREZ 'EMOTIONAL' AFTER SCORING ON URUGUAY RETURN

The Barcelona star says his team played with rebellion and character against Dunga's side and admits his goal meant a lot to him "because of how much I suffered"


Luis Suarez was thrilled to score on his return to international football and praised Uruguay's fight to come from 2-0 down and secure a draw against Brazil on Friday.

Early goals for Douglas Costa and Renato Augusto had Brazil cruising in Recife but Edinson Cavani struck back for the visitors before Suarez found the equaliser shortly after the half-time break in their World Cup qualifier.

Suarez was playing his first competitive fixture for Uruguay since the 2014 World Cup after he was banned for nine international games after biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.

The Barcelona forward praised the spirit of the Uruguay squad as they maintained second spot in qualification for Russia 2018.

"The first goal surprised us because they get us after a minute and it changes the approach we have from the beginning," the 28-year-old told reporters.

"But like always, this team showed rebellion and character.