Fifa have made it clear that the Uruguay international, who is currently banned from football for biting Giorgio Chiellini, cannot be presented to supporters at any venue
The Blaugrana confirmed on Friday that they had agreed a deal with Liverpool for the Uruguay international, who will sign a five-year contract with the Catalan club.
However, with Suarez currently suspended until the end of October for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at this summer's World Cup, Barca have been told that they will not be able to arrange a public unveiling when the 27-year-old completes his reported €94 million move to Camp Nou.
"The ban relates to all football-related activity," Fifa’s head of media Delia Fischer told the Press Association.
"He cannot be in a football-related public event irrespective of the venue. He cannot even be involved in a football-related charity event."
This is the third time in the past four years that Suarez has been found guilty of biting an opponent but the striker reportedly intends to take his case against the length of the suspension to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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Manchester United & Real Madrid near Di Maria agreement
The Argentina international is keen to work with Louis van Gaal, while an agreement in principle over personal terms is believed to have been reached between club and player
The Argentina international is keen to work under Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford and an agreement in principle over personal terms has been reached between United and the player.
But Madrid value Di Maria at €56 million, while United had initially hoped to secure the forward for a fee in the region of €37m.
Talks are set to resume next week with both Madrid and United confident that an agreement can be reached over a suitable transfer fee.
The 26-year-old would be United’s third signing of the summer following the arrival of midfielder Ander Hererra and former Southampton full-back Luke Shaw.
Goal understands Van Gaal is also keen for United to continue their pursuit of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal as the Dutchman overhauls a squad which finished seventh in the Premier League last season.
Di Maria is currently recovering from a thigh injury and is battling to be fit for Argentina’s World Cup final against Germany on Sunday.
When questioned about his future at Madrid, Di Maria insisted last month that he wished to be kept in the dark by his agent.
"I've asked my agent not to tell me anything about the talks he's having," he told reporters. "I don't know what's going to happen with my career.
"I don't want to know anything about my future right now. I'm focusing on my national team and not on what's going on elsewhere."
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Barca's Alexis Sanchez To Arsenal
The former Udinese playmaker will join up with his new team-mates in late July following a post-World Cup holiday, with his debut set for the Emirates Trophy in early August
The Chile international forward, who underwent a medical on Thursday afternoon, becomes the second-most expensive purchase in the Gunners' history.
After scoring two goals at the World Cup in Brazil and impressing in his three seasons at Camp Nou, where he scored 39 times in 88 appearances, the Gunners have beaten off competition from Liverpool and Juventus to land the forward.
The former Udinese star will join up with his new team-mates at the end of July after spending time on holiday following the World Cup and is expected to make his first appearance for the North London club during the Emirates Cup in early August.
"I'm so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge support around the world and a great stadium in London," Alexis told the club's official website.
"I'm looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and to be playing for Arsenal in the Premier League and Champions League. I will give my best to Arsenal and want to make all the supporters happy."
Manager Arsene Wenger, meanwhile, is hopeful that his new signing can replicate his fine performances for his national team in Brazil when he begins his Premier League career.
"As many people have seen during the World Cup this summer, Alexis is a fantastic footballer and we are delighted that he is joining us at Arsenal," the veteran boss enthused.
"Alexis will add power, creativity and much quality to our squad and we are all looking forward to him joining up with us in a few weeks. He has consistently produced top-quality performances at the highest level for a number of seasons now and we are all excited to see him integrate into the Arsenal squad.
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Robben: Van Gaal says there's always room for me at Manchester United
The Netherlands star reveals that his coach would welcome him at Old Trafford but insists that he is happy at Bayern Munich and has no intention of leaving this summer
The winger, who was one of the stars of the World Cup as he helped his country to third place in the tournament, insists he is happy at Bayern Munich, however, and has no intention of joining his departing national boss at Old Trafford this summer.
Asked by NOS if he could join United this summer, Robben replied: "No - that's what I told Van Gaal. I am happy at Bayern but he's said there is always room for me [at United].
"Van Gaal is the best coach I've had. We've got a very special relationship.
"After the match he did ask me to come to Manchester, but I will not move. I'm at the right place at Bayern so that has nothing to do with Van Gaal or United."
Robben played a key role for Netherlands under Van Gaal as they exceeded expectations in Brazil, scoring three goals and making one assist as he played his way onto the shortlist for Fifa's Golden Ball.
Since leaving Chelsea in 2007, the winger has had success at both Real Madrid and Bayern, winning the Champions League with the German club in 2013.
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Vidal on Manchester United interest.
Louis van Gaal is keen to sign the Juventus and Chile midfielder and he appears to be keeping his options open ahead of a possible summer move away from Serie A
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal will not rush into making a decision on his future but admits that "anyone" would relish the chance to play for Manchester United.
Vidal has been heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford this close-season, with new United boss Louis van Gaal keen to take the Chile international to the Premier League.
The 27-year-old is an integral part of the Juve team who have won three successive Serie A titles since his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen in July 2011.
Juve are keen to keep Vidal in Turin, but the player himself - who helped his country reach the last 16 of the World Cup - appears to be keeping his options open.
"I've heard about the rumours, but I haven't spoken more about this subject," Vidal told La Tercera in his homeland.
"I'm enjoying my holidays, and when I return to Italy I'll see what happens.
"I'm very calm, but anyone would love to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world."
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