In the game this afternoon at Anfield between Liverpool and Chelsea, which ended in a 2-2 draw, there is TV evidence that clearly shows Luis Suarez biting Chelsea defender Ivanovic in the second half, and if the FA has any guts (that’s debatable) they will review the evidence and ban the striker for at least three games for dangerous play and/or ungentlemanly conduct
Luis Suarez – in action against Newcastle
As soon as Ivanovic fell to the ground in the incident, he showed his arm and made a biting gesture towards the referee, and there is clear TV video that shows Suarez did exactly that.
Liverpool certainly came out with more bite in the second half – but that was ridiculous.
The referee didn’t see it, so it leaves the door open for the FA to take retroactive action and if they do that, then Suarez will miss the game at St. James’ Park next Saturday.
And it’s not the first time he’s been accused of biting another player, and in November, 2010 when at Ajax, he was accused of biting a PSV player Otman Bakkal’s shoulder. There were appeals to the referee in the game but he simply waved play on.
But Luis Suarez was subsequently given a seven-match ban for biting PSV midfielder Otman Bakkal.
We expect the same thing to happen this time – and Luis Suarez’ season should be over.
Luis also handled the ball from a corner in the game today, to gift Chelsea with their second goal from a penalty, but then 30 seconds past the six minutes of stoppage time, Suarez headed in the Liverpool equalizer from a cross.
So maybe the biggest three incidents in the game included the Uruguayan this afternoon – and we wonder if we’ll hear Brendan Rodgers defend him this time?
Here’s the video of the bite – and there may be better ones coming out of the incident – here’s the bite from another view.
Sorry I spelled Ivanovic completely wrong when I first brought out this article – oh well. 😀
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167 comments so far
JDdubai
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:02 PM
Comment #1He bites, he dives, he hates the Jackson 5, luis suarez, luis suarezzzzzz
ToonDownSouth
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:02 PM
Comment #2How can he possibly be banned?
The officials saw the incident, so despite them clearly not seeing the full extent of it they cannot take retrospective action.
That’s what Newcastle were told after the Wigan match.
check the toastie
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Comment #3For biting, a Rugby player would be given 6 months, i have no idea why the game of football tolerates this type of behaviour, i have an argument at work with somebody, bite them, i’m sacked, simple.
Football has some funny ways of looking at things.
Big Pappa Cissé
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Comment #4Known our luck he will escape the ban and then score a hat trick against us
check the toastie
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Comment #5TDS — Referee didnt see it. He will be banned.
Toon Tang
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Comment #6its just showed the slow mo clip of today’s bite and the one in Holland and he looks sadistic as hes ducking in to them. twisted individual that lad. serious issues to want to bite people, any shrink would tell you that.
Transfer Sage
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Comment #7tds
depends what the officials say.
if they saw they never saw anything of the bite then can be punished, they saw the haidara tackle just not properly.
he’s lucky that ivanovich didn’t chin him, wouldn’t mess with him.
levi15791
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Comment #8doesnt the article mean ivanovic, not ibrahimovic?
Jayden
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Comment #9Ibrahimovic?! Try Ivanovic Ed 😀
jeraziah
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:06 PM
Comment #10Yeah Ibra plays for PSG last time I checked 🙂
It was Branislav Ivanovic who got bitten by the rat Suarez.
JDdubai
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:06 PM
Comment #11He can be banned even if the ref saw it. In exceptional circumstances the fa can act, they did it when ben thatcher crushed mendes for city vs pompey a few years ago…
Transfer Sage
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Comment #12it wasn’t like he bumped in then left his teeth there. he actually stopped, grabbed him, thought about it then bit him.
that’s his last liverpool game
SuperShearer
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Comment #13If Liverpool appeal the decision isn’t he likely to play against us?
toonarmydownsouth
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:09 PM
Comment #14Ibrahimovic? Lol get some sleep ed 😉
90toonarmydownsouth // Apr 21, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Think sky have just confirmed that Suarez won’t be banned fir getting 10 yellows due to the cut off date passing
Cisse's Big Toe
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM
Comment #15ibrahimovic omfg
Transfer Sage
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM
Comment #16super
they won’t appeal that it if gets him a ban. they would get further punishment for a frivalous appeal.
ToonDownSouth
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:11 PM
Comment #17check
I think the official did see the incident though – he spoke to them both and told Ivanovic to get on with it. We’ll see I guess.
I agree on the previous post though – I wouldn’t want Ronaldo playing for us if he liked to bite people.
boater
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:11 PM
Comment #18superShearer . If they appeal it he could see out the season for them. Then take his ban with him to Man City.
toonarmydownsouth
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Comment #19Dirty fcuk did the same at Ajax
The lad is scum, great player but absolute scum
JAMSHA
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:14 PM
Comment #20Dogs are better than suarez, atleast they dnt bite without a reason
daztoon-anti christ is that the time
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Comment #21He doesn’t play for the toon so he will get off with it
Transfer Sage
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:18 PM
Comment #22daz
not a chance he will get away with this, the FA punished him over he evra racist abuse so i think they will be firm with this too.
expect him to get a 3 game ban at least, possibly 6/7
toonarmydownsouth
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:18 PM
Comment #23Worst thing is if ivanovic had reacted he’d of walked
toonarmydownsouth
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:20 PM
Comment #24Also have a horrible funny feeling that Suarez will play the race card, he tried it with evra
The plus side is the FA hate Suarez as much as the rest of us
Jackel001
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM
Comment #25Super
If Liverpool even think about appealing it that’ll be a disgrace!
Transfer Sage
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM
Comment #26tads
what race card can he play for that?
ash
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM
Comment #27Ed, HE IS BANNED AGAINST US REGARDLESS AS HE PICKED UP HIS 10 BOOKING OF THE SEASON IN THE GAME. HE WILL NOW MISS 2 GAMES!!!!
MAJOR PLUS POINT GOING INTO THE L’POOL GAME!!!!
tweaked
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM
Comment #28They’ll take it on the chin for him, they won’t sell him for this… Without him they have nothing…
Reckon we lucky cause he’ll get banned for this for about 6 games so I doubt he’ll play against us which looks like a bloody good thing
El Sleeve
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM
Comment #29honestly, what is a man like that doing in the game of football?
an enigma? an individual talent?
no, a thick as a plank low life. liverpool fans love him. they should know something better about human behaviour after all theyve been thru
Transfer Sage
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:23 PM
Comment #30ash
wrong mate.
According to the FA Disciplinary Rules if a player receives 5 cautions between the first day of the season and 31st December they will be suspended for a period of 1 match .
If a player receives a 5th caution after the 31st December they will be warned as to their future conduct.
If a player receives 10 cautions between the first day of the season and the second Sunday in April they will be suspended for a period of 2 matches.
Transfer Sage
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM
Comment #31tweaked
They wont sell him because of this but i think he will be sold. Clubs want him and he will want to leave to pursue his career at a champions league club.
This will just be a reason, coupled with money, to convince the fans it was the right call.
Goodfella
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM
Comment #32Both managers lying threw their teeth didn’t see it, I bet Benitez would have seen it if it wasn’t a Liverpool player
toonarmydownsouth
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:27 PM
Comment #33Ash
He’s not banned mate the deadline has elapsed
toonarmydownsouth
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:28 PM
Comment #34Goodlfella
Eh? Don’t get it mate
Any way the managers can’t say jack because they would receive a fine/ban aswell
Toon Tang
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Comment #35all the pictures circulating already. hannibal lector ones funny
ash
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Comment #36either way guys theres no way on earth he’s going to gt away with clearly biting ivanovic the FA will throw the book at the dirty South American Rat!
Wandering Geordie
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Comment #37Petr Cech is wearing a head guard, Fernando Torres is wearing a nose guard. And next week Luis Suarez will be wearing a Hannibal Lecter mask.
Wandering Geordie
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:33 PM
Comment #38It’s good to see that Suarez has finally tasted champions league success.
Wandering Geordie
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Comment #39BREAKING NEWS: Traces of horsemeat found in Branislav Ivanivics arm
Mister Tuff
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Comment #40Getting bit is bad enough -but I imagine getting bit by those giant rodent like buck teeth would cause a greater injury.
He needs a ban and upon his return should have to wear a muzzle for three games.