The soccer world is outraged tonight by the serial biting tactics of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez. Suarez is seen purposely biting Italian offender Georgio Chiellini in World Cup play Tuesday. Chiellini peeled back his jersey to reveal the indentations of Suarez’s teeth as he demanded a penalty. None was forthcoming. But fans and commentators insist something will have to be done as it appears Suarez has what can only called a very bad habit. He has done this twice before. Suarez was banned for seven matches by the Netherlands football federation in 2010 after biting PSV Eindhoven player Otman Bakkal in a league match when he played for Ajax. After moving to Liverpool, he bit Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic in 2013 and was banned for 10 games. Uruguay Coach Oscar Tabarez said he didn’t see the alleged bite and repeatedly declined to comment. “If it happened the referee probably didn’t see it,” Tabarez said. He also defended his star striker, saying “Suarez, besides the mistakes he might have made, is the preferred target of certain media. Photos: Chiellini complaining, lower Luis Saurez SportsNet Uruguayan striker Saurez exposed as a serial biter
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The soccer world is outraged tonight by the serial biting tactics of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez. Suarez is seen purposely biting Italian offender Georgio Chiellini in World Cup play Tuesday. Chiellini peeled back his jersey to reveal the indentations of Suarez’s teeth as he demanded a penalty. None was forthcoming. But fans and commentators insist something will have to be done as it appears Suarez has what can only called a very bad habit. He has done this twice before. Suarez was banned for seven matches by the Netherlands football federation in 2010 after biting PSV Eindhoven player Otman Bakkal in a league match when he played for Ajax. After moving to Liverpool, he bit Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic in 2013 and was banned for 10 games. Uruguay Coach Oscar Tabarez said he didn’t see the alleged bite and repeatedly declined to comment. “If it happened the referee probably didn’t see it,” Tabarez said. He also defended his star striker, saying “Suarez, besides the mistakes he might have made, is the preferred target of certain media. Photos: Chiellini complaining, lower Luis Saurez SportsNet