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Barcelona star Luis Suarez left red-faced after repeatedly failing to shoot through a tyre during TV challenge

Former Liverpool hitman failed with all eight of his attempts to kick the football through the car tyre

THERE was no sign of Luis Suarez’s trademark toothy grin after he was left red-faced after repeatedly failed to kick a football through a tyre.

The former Liverpool hitman failed with all eight of attempts to kick the football through the car tyre in front of television cameras, fans and shop workers on a special Christmas appearance in the club shop.

 Suarez has thirteen goals so far this season
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Suarez has thirteen goals so far this seasonCredit: Getty Images

The Uruguayan hotshot, 29, looked increasingly agitated as his embarrassment increased with every missed kick - until he gave up the challenge.


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Barca fans will be hoping Suarez can regain his aim in time for Sunday's big La Liga derby clash against Espanyol, as they bid to close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid.

Suarez will get the chance to celebrate the signing of his new contract that keeps him at the club until 2021 and possibly the end of his career.

 Suarez had to fire as many balls as possible through the tyre
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Suarez had to fire as many balls as possible through the tyreCredit: CEN
 But with the world watching, for once the Uruguayan fluffed his lines
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But with the world watching, for once the Uruguayan fluffed his linesCredit: CEN
 Suarez looks sheepish after missing all eight of his attempts
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Suarez looks sheepish after missing all eight of his attemptsCredit: CEN

Suarez said: "It was the decision that we all wanted, both the club and me, we have a great relationship. "Any player would want to end their career at a club where they feel comfortable.

"We’ll have to see [if he will stay until retirement], but I will never lose either my ambition or my enthusiasm."

Suarez has thirteen goals in all competitions this season, slightly behind his goal-a-game ratio that he achieved last season.

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