FIFA confirms opening of disciplinary proceedings against Luis Suarez (URU)

"FIFA can confirm that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the player Luis Suarez of Uruguay following an apparent breach of art. 48 and/or art. 57 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code during the 2014 World Cup Italy-Uruguay match played on 24/06/2014," announced FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) on 25/06/2014.

Luis Suarez (URU) was not penalised by the Mexican referee Marco Rodrigues during the Italy - Uruguay match (0-1, Group D, Natal, 24/06/2014), in which he bit Giorgio Chiellini (ITA) during the 80^th minute.

"According to art. 77 lit. a of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC), the FIFA Disciplinary Committee is responsible for sanctioning serious infringements which have escaped match officials’ attention. Furthermore, according to art. 96 of the FDC, any type of proof may be produced (par. 1); in particular, reports from referees, declarations from the parties and witnesses, material evidence, and audio or video recordings are admissible (par. 3)," FIFA stated.

"The player and/or the Uruguayan FA are invited to provide their position and any…