FIFA bans Suarez for 4 months for biting opponent

Published June 27, 2014 2:19am ET



RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Luis Suarez exits the World Cup with one of the longest bans in tournament history, and his reputation once again in tatters.

The Uruguay forward, widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, was banned by FIFA from all football for four months on Thursday for biting an Italian opponent in an incident that marred the team’s victory and progression to the second round.

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