Suarez outshone by fit again Neymar on Barcelona debut

Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez allowed to play in friendly after bite ban was modified in court

Luis Suarez makes his debut for FC Barcelona
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Luis Suarez and Neymar both appeared on a football pitch for the first time since the World Cup as Barcelona got their season underway with a 6-0 win over Mexico's FC Leon in a pre-season friendly at the Camp Nou.

The two men made controversial exits from the World Cup but have now returned to club duty. Neymar played the first 45 minutes of the match before being withdrawn and Suarez took his bow in the final quarter of an hour.

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