He won't always have his prodigious footballing talent to use as a ticket to the table of the elites. His crowd-drawing skills won't forever provide a cover for bad behaviour.

When his playing days are over, he'll need to call upon a deep well of personal character as he deals with the inevitable drop in adulation, and the need to find a new direction.

He'll need to kick start this process now, by surrounding himself with people who have permission to say 'no' to him.

He may need to explore the reasons for his behaviour and to receive guidance in changing his thought processes and reactions.

It might also help his personal rejuvenation - and his self-esteem - if he spent some serious time helping children and younger people to develop self-respect and character.

Talking openly about whatever struggles or psychological pressures have led to his behaviour problems would perhaps help him find peace. It would also give others permission to face their own torments.

There will be millions of football fans worldwide who wish Luis Suarez well - as long as 'well' means well in the truest sense of that word.