World governing football body FIFA, has opened up disciplinary proceedings against the Uruguay forward Luis Suarez in less than 24 hours after taking a bite at Chiellini's shoulder.
FIFA released the following message:
"FIFA can confirm that disciplinary proceedings have
been opened against the player Luis Suarez of Uruguay following an apparent
breach of art. 48 and/or art. 57 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code during the 2014
FIFA World Cup Brazil™ match Italy-Uruguay played on 24 June 2014. The player
and/or the Uruguayan FA are invited to provide with their position and any
documentary evidence they deem relevant until 25 June 2014, 5pm, Brasilia time.
According to art. 77 lit. a of the FIFA Disciplinary
Code (FDC), the FIFA Disciplinary Committee is responsible for sanctioning
serious infringements which have escaped the match officials’ attention.
Furthermore, according to art. 96 of the FDC, any type of proof may be produced
(par. 1), in particular are admissible, reports from referees, declarations
from the parties and witnesses, material evidence, audio or video recordings
(par. 3)."
Credit: FIFAThis is the third time Suarez has has sunk his canines into the flesh of opposing players. Below are the various biting scenes of Suarez victims:
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