“'Negro' can refer to anyone with dark hair as well as dark skin, and I've been used to the word being used in Spanish in this way all my life.”

Spanish footballer and manager

Luis Suárez Miramontes was a Spanish footballer and manager, best known for his long career as a midfielder and for his place among the leading figures in Spanish football. He played for Deportivo de La Coruña, España Industrial, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Sampdoria, and represented Spain from 1957 to 1972. He was known for an elegant, fluid style of play, and was widely regarded as one of the finest Spanish players of his era, as well as one of the game’s great midfielders. His reputation rests on the control, vision and influence he brought to the middle of the pitch.