‘I didn’t miss penalty’ – Suarez shows no remorse over Ghana World Cup handball as Gyan says he ‘hates’ Uruguay ‘cheat’

HATE is a strong word - but that's the sentiment felt in Ghana towards World Cup "devil" Luis Suarez.

The Uruguayan ace denied Ghana of a World Cup semi-final in South Africa 12 years ago.

Suarez, now 35, denied a certain goal late on with his hand, resulting in a red card and a penalty.

Asamoah Gyan missed the spot-kick and Uruguay went on to book their place in the semi-finals against Holland with a 4-2 win on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal and extra-time.

And time has not been much of a healer for Gyan, who says Suarez is hated in Ghana for his blatant cheating - being referred to as "the devil himself".

The two sides meet again on Friday, but this time in the group stages, and Ghana have the chance to exact revenge on Suarez and Co by knocking them out of the competition.

Ghana occupy second, while Uruguay sit bottom of the group on one point.

Gyan said on Suarez: "Back home, everybody who watched the game, they dislike Suarez.

"He is a hero in Uruguay although people in Ghana see him as a cheat. People do hate him."

Suarez has previously said his actions were "worth it", as Uruguay progressed into the next round.

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The remorseless 513 career-goal striker snubbed the opportunity to apologise in Thursday's pre-match press conference, saying: "I don't apologise about that, I took the handball, but Ghana player missed the penalty.