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July 10, 2014
Luis Suarez Has a Friend in Mike Tyson
Luis Suarez has become something of a pariah in most sporting circles following his bite on Giorgio Chiellini. Mike Tyson, though, understands.
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July 10, 2014
FIFA Reject Suarez Appeal, Confirm Four-Month Ban
FIFA have rejected Luis Suarez' appeal of his lengthy ban for biting Gieorgio Chiellini, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport now the striker's only option if he wants his punishment reduced.
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July 10, 2014
Players' Union Says Suarez Ban "Lacks Clarity"
Several of football's governing bodies and player organizations have come forward and pointed out that maybe, just maybe, Luis Suarez's four month football ban could do with a few more details. Maybe. Just flesh it out a bit.
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July 4, 2014
Suarez Cannot Train With Liverpool or Barcelona
Despite earlier reports that Suarez could train with his club, FIFA have today clarified that they only ever said he could train. Like, on his own at a public gym. Or by going for a jog.
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July 3, 2014
FIFA Confirm Suarez Can Complete Transfer
FIFA have today confirmed the appeal of Luis Suarez' suspension. They also confirmed he is eligible to complete a transfer despite being banned from any activity related to football.
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July 3, 2014
Blatter Hopes Suarez "Can Have His Career Back"
It always seemed likely Luis Suarez' ban would be reduced on appeal, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter's praise for the striker's recent apology only strengthens that line of thought.
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July 1, 2014
Barcelona Get to Work Tapping Up "Humble" Suarez
As the rumours had it, Luis Suarez would have to apologise to get his move to Barcelona. Now that he has, Barcelona would like you to know how amazing they all think he is.
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June 30, 2014
Luis Suarez Apologises for Latest Bite
It comes a touch late and following a disappointing statement in his FIFA hearing, but Luis Suarez has today apologised for biting Giorgio Chiellini. What comes next is up to Barcelona.
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June 30, 2014
Uruguayan President Calls FIFA Sons of Bitches
Uruguay's president has waded into Luis Suarez' latest controversy by calling FIFA fascists and sons of bitches. This seems unlikely to help with the appeal.
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June 29, 2014
Suarez Got Additional Games for Lack of Remorse
Hey, remember when FIFA came out with a pretty long ban for Luis Suarez and everyone said "Wait, how'd you calculate that?" Finally, we have a (partial) answer!
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June 28, 2014
Suarez "Lost His Balance"
An official statement from Luis Suarez reveals his version of the events that took place in the match against Italy, and it's not exactly based in reality.
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June 27, 2014
When Do You Draw the Line?
After Luis Suárez's latest transgression, the spectre of player and club loyalty shifts into focus.
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June 26, 2014
Suarez Ban Sets Dangerous Precedent for FIFA
A ban for Luis Suarez isn't surprising. One that hurts his club more than his country is, and it sets a new precedent that could come back to haunt FIFA.
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June 26, 2014
Breaking: Suarez Banned for Four Months
Luis Suarez has been banned for nine Uruguay matches. This is not a surprise. He has also been banned from all football for four months. This kind of is a surprise.
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June 26, 2014
FIFA Verdict on Suarez Close
It's been disconcerting and unedifying to witness the wildly disproportionate response to Luis Suarez's latest act of foolishness on a pitch. After initializing discussions, FIFA are reportedly close to deciding what the player's fate will be.
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June 25, 2014
FIFA Play Down Significance of Suarez Incident
Though the press has talked of lengthy bans, sources within FIFA suggest the Suarez case will be viewed the same way as more conventional violent acts.
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June 25, 2014
Poll: Should Liverpool Sell Luis Suarez?
On current form, Luis Suarez is one of the best players in the world. He also just bit a dude. For the third time. Now that that's happened, would you sell him or is he still too valuable to let go?
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June 25, 2014
Suarez Investigation Unlikely to Lead to Club Ban
Luis Suarez is officially under investigation for appearing to bite Giorgio Chiellini. We take a look at what that could mean in the short term for Suarez—and Liverpool.
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June 25, 2014
Suarez: "These are just things that happen"
It's deja vu all over again as Luis Suarez and Uruguay scramble to make sense of the striker's third mandibular moment on the pitch.
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June 24, 2014
Uruguay Advance Oh Hi There Luis Suarez
Uruguay advanced with a 1-0 victory over Italy today, but the only thing people will be talking about is Luis Suarez' attempt to either headbutt or bite Giorgio Chiellini.