The four month football ban ordered against Uruguay striker Luis Suarez for his World Cup bite is too harsh, the victim Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini said Friday.
“I have always considered unequivocal the disciplinary interventions by the competent bodies, but at the same time I believe that the proposed formula is excessive,” said Chiellini on his website.
Suarez bit Chiellini during Uruguay’s 1-0 victory over Italy in their World Cup Group D clash on Tuesday.
Chiellini said he felt for Suarez and his family.
“There only remains the anger and the disappointment about the match. At the moment, my only thought is for Luis and his family, because they will face a very difficult period.“I sincerely hope he will be allowed to stay close to his teammates during the games, because such a ban is really alienating for a player.”
Suarez bid farewell to his team-mates on Thursday as they prepared for Saturday’s last 16 game with Colombia.
It is the third time Suarez has been banned for biting and opponent.
The bite mark…
The Uruguay federation said they planned to appeal and the player has received widespread support in his homeland.
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