Uruguay striker Luis Suarez could once again be in trouble and facing a long ban after appearing to bite an Italian defender on Tuesday in World Cup group game. the incident, apparent on television replays showed Suarez apparently bite the shoulder of Italy defender Giorgio Ghiellini as the pair clashed in the Italian penalty area, as it happened about a minute before Uruguay scored in the 81st to secure 1-0 win, getting Italy our of the championship.
The 27-year-old Suarez has a history of disciplinary problems. has was banned for seven matches by the Netherlands football federation in 2010 after biting PSV Eindhoven player Otman Bakkal in a league match when he played for Ajax.
Moreover after he joined Liverpool, he bit Chelsea player Branislav Ivanovic in 2013 and was banned for 10 games in the England's Premier League.
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyle said on British television Suarez had let himself down again."there is no doubt Luis Suarez is a fantastic footballer but, once again, his actions have left him open to severe criticism,"Boyle, who is also charman of the FIFA referees' committee, said from his home in Nothern Ireland."FIFA must investigate the incident seriously."
FIFA can sanction players with bans of up to two years if its disciplinary commission decides there is a case to answer.
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