The much-maligned striker has worked hard to conquer the demons that put his career at risk, and he has become a more intelligent, more complete footballer at Camp Nou.
or some footballers, defeating their opponents on the pitch is only half of the overall battle. The toughest fight, be it for Diego Maradona, George Best or Luis Suarez, was to vanquish those demons which push one towards self-destruction. In the former pair's case it was addiction, to drugs or drink, which shortened their scintillating careers and fully manifested once their playing days were over.
Suarez was a little different.