He's done it again: Luis Suarez charged for biting Italian defender as Uruguay go through
Fifa opens proceedings into the incident with Italy's Giorgio Chiellini after Uruguay set up last 16 clash with Colombia thanks to Diego Godin goal
Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay forward Luis Suarez after Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini accused him of biting during the South Americans’ 1-0 group D victory at the World Cup on Tuesday.
The probe means Suarez, twice previously banned for biting, may be hit with another lengthy suspension despite escaping punishment during the match.
“Fifa can confirm that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the player Luis Suarez of Uruguay,” the world soccer body said.
Fifa said Suarez and the Uruguayan soccer association had until 5pm Brasilia time on Wednesday to “provide their position and any documentary evidence they deem relevant”.
Fifa is probing what it called an apparent breach of two articles of the organisation’s disciplinary code. One covers infringements and the other offensive behaviour and fair play.
Suarez and Chiellini clashed in the Italian penalty area 10 minutes from the end of the match which sealed Uruguay’s progression and Italy’s elimination from the tournament.