Thursday, 14 August 2014
Uruguayan Luis Suarez's 4-month ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder during Uruguay's 1-0 win at the 2014 FIFA World Cup has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. However, he was cleared to train with Barcelona.
CAS says FIFA's sanctions against Suarez are "generally proportionate to the offence committed."
Suarez will be eligible to play for Barca from October 26, as he remains banned for Uruguay's next 8 international matches.
However, the court's panel said that the ban on any soccer-related activity is "excessive." & thus, allowed him to train and be involved in promotional activities for the Catalan Club.
