The FA will certain achieve the desired deterrent effect stemming from the ruling. How far is too far, however? Assuming that Suarez is every bit as guilty as his harshest critics insist, was he on notice that he faced such a steep penalty?
Still, there has to be a clearly delineated policy in place that if you violate the rules, "X" is the penalty. Any deviation from a clear and consistent policy leaves the FA open to criticism that its actions are arbitrary and capricious. This is why the full report should be released without delay and why a much clearer explanation is necessary, rather than the vague, cryptic missive presently offered.
Suarez deserves better, LFC deserves better, the sport deserves better—and the issue of racism on the field, deserves a better response. Develop a clearer, more consistent policy regarding the issue of racism in English Football.
Until this is done then the already compromised reputation of the Football Association will continue to be battered in the press, and more importantly, in the court of public opinion. Join Newsletter. Suarez has now been found guilty of biting three opponents in his career, and former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson felt the suspension should have been longer.
Suarez was banned for 10 games for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic during a Premier League match in and was also suspended for seven games for biting PSV Eindhoven's Otman Bakkal while playing for Ajax in Mexican referee Marco Rodriquez did not see Suarez bite Chiellini on the left shoulder, but Fifa ordered an inquiry after the match following protests by the Italian.
Suarez tried to dismiss the incident, telling Uruguayan television: "These are just things that happen out on the pitch. It was just the two of us inside the area and he bumped into me with his shoulder. Suarez's first match back for Liverpool could be in round four of the Capital One Cup, should the Reds win their first game after entering the tournament in the third round, with matches due to take place in the week commencing 27 October.
Reds chief executive Ian Ayre said: "Liverpool Football Club will wait until we have seen and had time to review the Fifa disciplinary committee report before making any further comment. Under the terms of the ban, Suarez cannot train with Liverpool and is prohibited from entering the confines of any stadium during his suspension. But Liverpool would not be prevented from selling him this summer should they decide to.
He has already been linked with moves to Real Madrid and Barcelona. Sponsor Adidas said it "fully supports Fifa's decision" and will not use Suarez for any more marketing purposes during the World Cup.
These comments are now closed. Comments Join the conversation. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. It's no less than he deserved, but I am equally disgusted by the conduct of his teammates and national association.
They could have shown themselves to have real class by sending him home instantly but instead insisted nothing had happened, despite videos and photos to the contrary. They now have tarnished their reputations along with Suarez. Comment posted by U, at 26 Jun U If a dog bites someone, it's put down.
If you bite someone at work, you're let go. If you bite someone in the world's largest sporting event, you get banned for a paltry amount of time and fined what equates to pocket change for the offender. To be honest, I don't think this goes far enough. This is vile behaviour that I do not accept from my 3 year old. He's been given "punishments" twice, and it's done nothing.
It should have been a 12 month ban, and watch his stock plummet. He's a great footballer, but a vile human being. Liverpool are better off rid of him! Comment posted by Neil, at 26 Jun Neil. I'm a Liverpool fan and I for one don't want him back at the club.
Comment posted by taylor01pe, at 26 Jun taylor01pe. Different rules for different classes. Comment posted by Disgraceland, at 26 Jun Disgraceland. It's right that he's banned, it's right that he is punished but what he really needs is help. IMO he has a mental health issue that needs addressing. If I bit a co-worker, I would lose my job, and possibly face criminal charges.
Just because he is a very gifted football player does not excuse his actions whatsoever. He was voted Player of the Year by his fellow colleagues and also named as the journalists' Player of the Year too -- awards that reflected a feeling that Suarez had put behind him his troubled past. But he now looks set to miss Liverpool's first nine Premier League games of the season and the start of the club's Champions League campaign.
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