Suarez reformed?

Suarez's appeals on the pitch against Chile can be considered the lightest of moments in top-tier football

The recently concluded Copa America, which was hosted by Brazil, was significant in a number of ways. Upfront, the hosts won the tournament, beating Peru 3-1, after a gap of 12 years. There were other unexpected outcomes.

First, Brazil won the tournament without the services of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar, who was not available because he was carrying an injury. This unexpectedly benefited the home side and taught fans and managers a valuable lesson: That the presence of a superstar carrying unnecessary baggage can, in fact, destabilise a team, rather than help take it over the line. The most ardent