Luis Suarez biting scandal
Liverpool forward Luis Suarez has been banned from all footballing activity for four months after another incident in which he bit an opposing player during a game. The 27-year-old was found guilty by FIFA of sinking his teeth into Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay's World Cup group game on June 24, 2014. Suarez had been punished for biting players twice before the latest incident.
Luis Suarez ban upheld by FIFA
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez will see out the rest of his international ban, after his appeals were rejected by FIFA.
Jul 27, 20:00
On this day: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez embroiled in biting controversy
Sports Mole looks back at Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Chelsea on this day two years ago, which was overshadowed by a moment of Luis Suarez madness.
Apr 21, 08:00
Luis Suarez: Barcelona debut "a big relief"
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez admits that it was "a big relief" to make his debut during the El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid, over three months after joining the club.
Oct 26, 09:44
Luis Suarez cuts short interview after biting questions
Luis Suarez decides to cut short an interview after objecting to questions about his biting bans.
Oct 24, 19:59
Luis Suarez: 'I feel like a footballer again'
Luis Suarez says that being allowed to train with his Barcelona teammates has made him "feel like a footballer" once more.
Aug 21, 14:52
Barcelona's Luis Suarez: 'Bite needs to be forgotten about'
Luis Suarez says that his biting incident at the World Cup should be "forgotten about" after he failed to reduce his four-month FIFA ban.
Aug 15, 17:50
Luis Suarez four-month playing ban upheld but allowed to train with Barcelona
The Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds Luis Suarez's four-month playing ban.
Aug 14, 14:02
CAS decision on Luis Suarez's appeal to be announced next week
The Court of Arbitration for Sport reveals that a decision regarding Luis Suarez's fate will likely be made next week.
Aug 8, 15:10
Luis Suarez's appeal against four-month ban begins
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez arrives at the Court of Arbitration for Sport headquarters to begin his appeal case against a four-month ban for biting.
Aug 8, 09:27
Luis Suarez's lawyer: 'I'll get ban reduced'
Luis Suarez's lawyer Daneil Cravo claims that he can get his client's ban for biting reduced.
Aug 6, 20:17
Josep Maria Bartomeu denies Luis Suarez bite clause
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that Luis Suarez does not have a bite clause in his contract.
Aug 5, 19:45
Report: 'FIFA 15' to include Luis Suarez bite
Screenshots believed to be leaked from FIFA 15 appear to show that Luis Suarez will bite opponents in the new videogame.
Aug 1, 11:34
Luis Suarez appeal against bite ban to be heard next week
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez's appeal against his four-month suspension for biting will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on August 8.
Aug 1, 09:41
Jose Mujica: 'Luis Suarez needs psychiatric help'
Uruguayan president Jose Mujica claims Luis Suarez needs psychiatric help.
Jul 19, 17:27
Luis Suarez 'faces Barcelona wage cut if he bites'
Barcelona could dock Luis Suarez up to £3m in wages if he bites another opponent in the future, according to reports.
Jul 13, 00:29
Luis Suarez 'considering last-ditch appeal to Court of Arbitration'
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is reportedly considering an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Jul 11, 01:05
Barcelona and Liverpool yet to agree on Luis Suarez value
Liverpool and Barcelona are £20m apart in their valuations on Luis Suarez, according to reports.
Jul 6, 07:00
Phil Thompson: 'Liverpool will cope without Luis Suarez'
Liverpool can deal with the loss of Luis Suarez, according to former club captain Phil Thompson.
Jul 5, 22:50
Liverpool, Barcelona 'agree Luis Suarez fee'
Liverpool reportedly agree to sell striker Luis Suarez to Barcelona for €79m (£63m).
Jul 4, 19:50
Uruguay FA formally submits appeal against Luis Suarez's biting ban
Uruguay FA formally submit an appeal to FIFA against Luis Suarez's biting ban.
Jul 3, 17:06
FIFA: 'Luis Suarez allowed to have medical'
Claudio Sulser, FIFA's disciplinary chief, confirms that Luis Suarez will be allowed to have a medical ahead of a transfer under the terms of his four-month ban.
Jul 3, 16:16
Luis Suarez bottle openers go on sale after bite
Luis Suarez bottle openers go on sale online after the Uruguayan's latest biting controversy.
Jul 3, 12:55
FIFA president Sepp Blatter welcomes Luis Suarez's apology for biting
FIFA president Sepp Blatter praises Luis Suarez for apologising for biting the shoulder of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Jul 3, 12:01
Barcelona president praises Luis Suarez over bite apology
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu fuels speculation that Luis Suarez is on his way to Spain.
Jul 3, 00:34
Damien Comolli: 'Luis Suarez wants to play for Barcelona or Real Madrid'
Former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli claims that Luis Suarez told him during their time at Anfield that he has always wanted to join Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Jul 1, 10:43
Luis Suarez Adidas poster removed from Copacabana beach in Rio
Adidas remove a poster of Luis Suarez from Copacabana beach in Rio after he was given a four-month ban for biting.
Jul 1, 10:24
Liverpool's Luis Suarez apologised for bite to force Barcelona move?
Luis Suarez's apology for biting Giorgio Chiellini is speculated to have been issued in order to force through a move to Barcelona from Liverpool.
Jul 1, 06:13
Kosovan club Hajvalia to make Luis Suarez loan bid
Kosovan Superleague side Hajvalia reveal their plans to launch a loan bid for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who has been banned by FIFA for four months for biting.
Jul 1, 00:50
Giorgio Chiellini says bite is "forgotten"
Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini accepts Luis Suarez's apology for biting him in the World Cup, saying that the incident is "forgotten".
Jun 30, 19:17
Luis Suarez issues apology to Giorgio Chiellini
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez offers an apology to Italy's Giorgio Chiellini following his bite on the defender.
Jun 30, 18:24
Football fans want Luis Suarez on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here'
Football fans reportedly start a petition to get Luis Suarez on the next series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here following his biting scandal.
Jun 30, 11:16
Damien Comolli: 'Liverpool should keep Luis Suarez'
Former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli says that the club should keep Luis Suarez at Anfield this season, despite his ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 30, 09:42
Robbie Fowler: 'Luis Suarez ban is harsh on Liverpool'
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler believes that Luis Suarez's four-month ban from football is harsh on the Merseyside club.
Jun 30, 09:24
Liverpool 'to urge FIFA to allow Luis Suarez to train'
Liverpool will reportedly lodge a plea to FIFA to allow Luis Suarez to train with his club during his four-month ban for biting.
Jun 30, 06:07
Jan Molby: 'No player could replace Luis Suarez at Liverpool'
Jan Molby believes that no-one could replace Luis Suarez at Liverpool if the club decide to sell him following his latest biting scandal.
Jun 30, 05:01
Mark Lawrenson: 'Luis Suarez excuse was shameful'
Mark Lawrenson feels that Luis Suarez's excuse for biting Giorgio Chiellini was shameful and believes that Liverpool should accept an offer for the striker.
Jun 30, 02:18
Report: Barcelona want Luis Suarez 'bite clause'
Barcelona will reportedly insist that Luis Suarez agrees to a 'bite clause' if he moves to Camp Nou this summer.
Jun 29, 23:00
Jose Mourinho: 'Luis Suarez ban is deserved'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho agrees with Luis Suarez's ban following his biting incident at the World Cup.
Jun 29, 19:45
Diego Lugano blasts 'barbaric' FIFA over Luis Suarez ban
Diego Lugano hits out at FIFA for their "barbarity" after Luis Suarez was banned from all football-related duty following his bite on Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 29, 11:57
Top five bad sporting excuses
Sports Mole takes a look at some of the poorer excuses used by sports stars to excuse bad behaviour or mistakes.
Jun 29, 11:02
Uruguay WAGs show Suarez support following four-month ban
WAGs of Uruguay back Luis Suarez following his four-month ban by posting a snap on Twitter.
Jun 29, 07:22
Rio Ferdinand: 'I would keep Luis Suarez'
Rio Ferdinand admits that if he were Liverpool manager, he would still do his utmost to keep Luis Suarez at the club despite his latest scandal.
Jun 29, 05:12
Pele: 'Luis Suarez ban correct decision'
Brazil legend Pele says that the punishment handed out by FIFA to Luis Suarez for an apparent bite on Giorgio Chiellini was the correct thing to do.
Jun 28, 21:16
Sepp Blatter: Luis Suarez bite "definitely not" fair play
FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists that Luis Suarez's bite on Giorgio Chiellini was not fair play, but admits that it is not his place to determine whether his ban was just.
Jun 28, 15:36
Luis Suarez: 'I did not intend to bite Giorgio Chiellini'
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is adamant that he did not intend to bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, insisting that he fell into the centre-back.
Jun 28, 15:15
Kenny Dalglish: 'Liverpool will keep faith in Luis Suarez'
Former Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish believes that the Merseyside club will keep faith in striker Luis Suarez despite the latest biting scandal involving the Uruguayan.
Jun 28, 10:04
Oscar Tabarez resigns from FIFA role
Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez resigns from his role on FIFA's technical committee following Luiz Suarez's four-month ban.
Jun 27, 23:28
FIFPro: 'Luis Suarez's four-month ban infringes his right to work'
FIFPro states that Luis Suarez's four-month ban from football "infringes his right to work".
Jun 27, 17:39
Alessandro Nesta backs four-month ban for Luis Suarez
Alessandro Nesta says that FIFA was right to ban Luis Suarez for four months following his bite on Giorgio Chiellini in the World Cup.
Jun 27, 16:17
Video: Actor Will Ferrell 'mocks Luis Suarez' before USA's clash against Germany
American actor Will Ferrell appeared to mock Luis Suarez by vowing to bite the Germany players before the USA qualified for the last 16 at the World Cup.
Jun 27, 13:43
Luis Suarez's sponsor Adidas "supports" FIFA's four-month ban on striker
Adidas "supports" FIFA's four-month ban on Luis Suarez for biting, and will consider their partnership with the Liverpool forward after the World Cup.
Jun 27, 12:21
Giorgio Chiellini: 'Luis Suarez's four-month ban for biting is excessive'
Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, who was bitten by Luis Suarez, believes that the Uruguayan's four-month ban is "excessive".
Jun 27, 11:48
Diego Maradona slams Luis Suarez's four-month FIFA ban for biting
Diego Maradona gives his backing to Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan was handed a four-month football ban for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 27, 09:58
Liverpool 'deny meeting Luis Suarez's representatives'
Liverpool reportedly deny claims that club officials will meet with Luis Suarez's representatives in Barcelona today.
Jun 27, 09:26
888poker ends Luis Suarez partnership after biting incident
Gambling firm 888poker announce that they have terminated their partnership with Liverpool striker Luis Suarez after he was banned for four months by FIFA for biting.
Jun 27, 09:06
Luis Suarez returns to Uruguay after receiving four-month ban
Luis Suarez returns home to Uruguay after being handed a four-month ban from football for biting Italy's Giogio Chiellini.
Jun 27, 08:32
Mauricio Isla: 'Luis Suarez bite was ugly gesture'
Mauricio Isla calls Luis Suarez's bite on Giorgio Chiellini an "ugly gesture" which should not be seen at the World Cup.
Jun 27, 02:42
Jan Molby: 'Liverpool have learned from past mistakes with Luis Suarez'
Former Liverpool star Jan Molby criticises Luis Suarez over his controversial behaviour.
Jun 27, 01:54
Fred: 'Luis Suarez footballing ban life-destroying'
Brazil striker Fred criticises FIFA's 'life-destroying' decision to give Uruguay striker Luis Suarez a four-month ban from all football activity.
Jun 26, 22:20
Uruguay to pull out of World Cup?
Uruguay are reportedly considering boycotting the World Cup after Luis Suarez's four-month ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 26, 19:23
Brazil legend Ronaldo speaks out on Luis Suarez ban
Legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo speaks out about the ban handed to Uruguay's Luis Suarez for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.
Jun 26, 17:00
Uruguay Football Association to appeal Luis Suarez's nine-match FIFA ban
The Uruguay FA is to appeal against Luis Suarez's nine-match international ban for biting the shoulder of Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 26, 16:43
Liverpool to "review" FIFA report on Luis Suarez's four-month ban
Liverpool state that they will wait to "review" FIFA's reasons for handing Luis Suarez a four-month ban before commenting on the sanction.
Jun 26, 15:29
Luis Suarez's four-month ban will not block transfers from Liverpool
FIFA confirm that Luis Suarez can complete any possible transfer away from Liverpool this summer after receiving a four-month ban.
Jun 26, 15:22
Four-month ban for Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez receives a nine-game international ban and four-month suspension for biting Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 26, 14:54
Video: Can England take any positives?
The Sports Mole sofa panel reflect on England's World Cup campaign and look ahead to the future.
Jun 26, 13:51
Giorgio Chiellini 'mocks Luis Suarez bite by posing for photo with maid'
Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini appears to mock Luis Suarez by posing for a photo with a maid, who pretends to bite his shoulder.
Jun 26, 13:45
David Ginola: 'Signing Luis Suarez is a real gamble'
David Ginola believes that any club wanting to sign Luis Suarez from Liverpool this summer will be taking a "gamble".
Jun 26, 11:51
Uruguay legend Alcides Ghiggia calls for Luis Suarez ban for 'biting'
Former Uruguay international Alcides Ghiggia believes that Luis Suarez should be banned if he is found guilty of biting.
Jun 26, 10:31
Jamie Carragher: 'Liverpool may feel relieved if Luis Suarez offers come in'
Jamie Carragher believes that Liverpool may feel "relieved" if they receive big-money offers for Luis Suarez following his alleged bite.
Jun 26, 10:01
Barcelona still want to buy Liverpool's Luis Suarez in £80m deal?
Barcelona are reportedly still interested in an £80m player-plus-cash deal for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, despite his latest alleged biting incident.
Jun 26, 09:08
Luis Suarez disciplinary proceedings enter second day in Brazil
No decision has yet been made on Luis Suarez with regards to his alleged bite on Giorgio Chiellini, the Uruguayan FA confirms.
Jun 26, 07:30
Luis Suarez investigation fast-tracked by FIFA
FIFA sets a deadline of 9pm to conclude its investigation into Luis Suarez's alleged biting incident.
Jun 25, 23:42
Andy Murray doesn't understand why Luis Suarez reacts with biting
Andy Murray has his say on Luis Suarez's latest piece of poor behaviour, describing the Uruguayan's apparent bite of Giorgio Chiellini as "really weird".
Jun 25, 19:37
Lawyer: 'Luis Suarez victim of conspiracy'
Luis Suarez's lawyer believes that there is a conspiracy against the Uruguayan following his alleged bite on Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 25, 17:21
Luis Suarez's sponsors Adidas hold meeting to discuss 'biting' incident?
Luis Suarez's sponsors Adidas reportedly hold a meeting to discuss the striker's latest alleged biting incident.
Jun 25, 14:44
'Wrong' Suarez receives online abuse
An Argentine man finds himself the target of online abuse after angry football fans mistake his Twitter page for that of controversial Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez.
Jun 25, 14:31
McDonald's, Nando's mock Luis Suarez after latest 'biting' incident
Fast food restaurants McDonald's and Nando's mock Luis Suarez after he allegedly bit the shoulder of Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 25, 13:11
Terry Butcher: 'Luis Suarez ban should only apply to international matches'
Former England captain Terry Butcher believes that Luis Suarez should not be banned from playing for his club following his biting incident at the World Cup with Uruguay.
Jun 25, 13:09
888poker "reviewing" partnership with Luis Suarez following 'bite'
Gambling website 888poker.com reveal that they are "reviewing" their relationship with Luis Suarez after he allegedly bit Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.
Jun 25, 12:57
FIFA open Luis Suarez proceedings
FIFA confirm that they have opened disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay striker Luis Suarez following his alleged bite on Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 25, 12:29
Gordon Taylor: 'Liverpool have to deal with Luis Suarez'
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor believes that Liverpool will have to "deal with" striker Luis Suarez following his latest biting controversy at the World Cup.
Jun 25, 12:12
Joey Barton: 'Luis Suarez bite not end of the world'
Joey Barton insists that Luis Suarez's alleged biting incident should not be blown out of proportion.
Jun 25, 10:54
Robbie Fowler expects Luis Suarez to leave Liverpool
Robbie Fowler believes that Luis Suarez could leave Liverpool this summer after he appeared to bite the shoulder of Italy's Giorgio Chiellini while playing for Uruguay.
Jun 25, 09:07
Paul Scholes: 'Luis Suarez will be remembered for biting incidents'
Paul Scholes believes that Luis Suarez is likely to be remembered for the biting incidents which have overshadowed his career.
Jun 25, 05:09
Martinez: 'Suarez needs help'
Roberto Martinez suggests that Luis Suarez needs help after the biting incident involving Giorgio Chiellini on Tuesday.
Jun 25, 02:26
Norwegian punter wins £1,880 on Luis Suarez bite
Luis Suarez sinking his teeth into Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay's World Cup match with Italy earns a Norwegian punter who had backed him to bite again £1,880.
Jun 25, 01:48
Luis Suarez dismisses bite allegations
Luis Suarez insists that he is innocent of biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini, following an off-the-ball incident in their 1-0 loss to Uruguay.
Jun 24, 22:25
FIFA to investigate Luis Suarez bite controversy
FIFA confirms that they will investigate Luis Suarez over claims that he bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 24, 21:39
Cesare Prandelli: 'I saw Luis Suarez bite-marks'
Ex-Italy boss Cesare Prandelli reveals that he saw physical evidence which proves Luis Suarez bit Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 24, 21:25
