[NEW UPDATE] Liverpool's Suarez Disputes His Biting Punishment
Sports certainly brings out the most unexpected of human beings. Remember the time where boxer Mike Tyson bit off Evander Holyfield's ear? We're not exactly sure where these cannibalistic acts stem from but English Premier League's top scorer, Luis Suarez, bit into the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic on Sunday (21 Apr)! Surprised? We're not, this isn't his first bite!
By Melody Oei — 22 Apr 2013, 10:56 AM — Updated over 10 years ago
24 April: Liverpool striker Suarez charged for bite
Luis Suarez has accepted a charge of violent conduct from the Football Association for biting Chelsea's Ivanovic but doesn't think he should be banned for more than 3 games.
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The FA said in a statement yesterday, 23 April, the Uruguayan international "has denied the FA's claim the standard punishment of three matches is clearly insufficient for this offence".
yahoo.comThe incident in Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield was not seen by match officials and is being retrospectively reviewed. An independent regulatory commission will hear the case on Wednesday.
freemalaysiatoday.comLiverpool's Luis Suarez bites Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic
Luis Suarez illustrated why he is one of the world's most controversial soccer players on Sunday as he appeared to bite an opponent before going on to save his club from defeat with a last-gasp goal.
cnn.comThe Liverpool striker sank his teeth into Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic’s arm during a 2-2 draw.
The amazing incident, in the 65th minute, shocked millions watching.
Not only did Suarez stay on the pitch, he scored an equaliser in the dying seconds of the match to snatch Liverpool a point.
dailymail.co.ukLuis Suarez apologises to Branislav Ivanovic
Luis Suarez apologised for his "inexcusable behaviour" after biting Ivanovic. He tweeted, "I've spoken to Ivanovic on the phone and I could apologise directly to him. Thanks for accepting."
Suarez also said on Twitter, "I'm sad for what happened this afternoon, I apologize Ivanovic and all football world for my inexcusable behavior. I'm so sorry about it!!"
cnn.comLiverpool's current manager Brendan Rodgers added on their website, "Having reviewed the video footage and spoken to Luis, his behaviour is unacceptable and I have made him aware of this."
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Mike Tyson follows Luis Suarez on Twitter?
On the scale of 'you couldn't make it up' news, this must surely rank very high. Luis Suarez's bite landed him a famous new follower on Twitter - Mike Tyson.
yahoo.comMike Tyson was disqualified from the world title fight and fined £2 million after taking a chunk out of Holyfield's ear back in 1997.
dailymail.co.ukIvanovic is not Suarez's first bite
Luis Suarez received a seven-match ban for his first football bite during a match between Ajax and PSV in November 2010.
Luis Suarez remained unrepentant after biting Otman Bakkal, "No, I do not regret what happened. Normally I always keep calm but I didn't...I'm a little tired. This week I had to travel a lot."
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