Suárez Banned for 4 Months After Biting Incident

The punishment came after FIFA reviewed footage of the clash in the group stage match between Uruguay and Italy, where Suárez sank his teeth into Chiellini's shoulder. The nine-match international ban effectively ruled him out for the remainder of the tournament and the start of the club season.

This incident marked the third time in Suárez's career he was punished for biting an opponent, following previous incidents with Branislav Ivanović. Despite the hefty suspension, the striker was later transferred to Barcelona, though he missed the beginning of La Liga play. sportnewz.click