The 2014 World Cup thread

[El Pibe]

interesting article. denial, closed ranks, excuse making, talk of agendas...familiar....

[maxxi]

I know we've moved on but in light of the non-decision from FIFA (no way!?) I suspect a further delay then an appeal by the Uruguayans that will mean Suarez can play until Uruguay are knocked out then a small ban (meaning he'll miss a few unimportant games) and poor Luis saying he needs a multi-multi-million pound transfer as the incident has meant he will be persecuted in England.

Job done.

[Jah Lush]

Ever get the feeling of D?j? vu?

[Otta]

I do wonder whether they're looking for better footage, because none that I have seen would be conclusive. Don't get me wrong, we all know what happened, but if he says "proove it" then they need a shot from the opposite side of all the ones I've seen, showing him actually getting his teeth stuck in.

I suspect you're right that he'll say he can't possibly carry on in England now, and I hope Liverpool get a bloody good fee for him! ...

...

... and don't use it like Spurs used their Bale money!

[Jeremy]

How about removing all his teeth? I don't think anyone's suggested that yet.

He could always get fake ones put back in after his playing career is over.

[Otta]

I did see someone suggest dentures like Nobby Styles had. Take them out during matches, then all opposition players need worry about is a load of sloppy gob on their arm.

[Mick Mac]

Otta Wrote:

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> I do wonder whether they're looking for better

> footage, because none that I have seen would be

> conclusive. Don't get me wrong, we all know what

> happened, but if he says "proove it" then they

> need a shot from the opposite side of all the ones

> I've seen, showing him actually getting his teeth

> stuck in.

>

I think the pics of the guys shoulder with the puncture marks are helpful to the evidence against LS.

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

RTRS - URUGUAY STRIKER LUIS SUAREZ BANNED FOR FOUR MONTHS FROM ANY FOOTBALL RELATED ACTIVITY

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

Luis Suarez also fined 100,000 Swiss francs. Fifa say "Such behaviour cannot be tolerated."

[Jah Lush]

Seems fair. At last FIFA have acted swiftly and done something right for a change.

[El Pibe]

Now I didn't expect that!!!!

[Otta]

So his country who were responsible for him at the time, lose him for one match (they won't get pst their next match I don't think), and Liverpool lose him until the end of October.

If I say that seems a bit unfair to me am I playing the victim?

Just to be veeeeeery clear for SJ & Co, I don't think FIFA have done this to pick on Liverpool FC. But I think that they have failed to consider his club who managed to manage him well all last season, whilst barely punishing his country who have not only supported him (like LFC did) but have actively tried to lie his way out of it.

Long international ban would have been fairer IMO. And not that anyone of you will believe me, but I'd say that if it wasn't a Liverpool player to.

This is the first time they've banned from all footy for something other than drugs. It sets a precedent.

[StraferJack]

I think Liverpool fans should focus their ire in Suarez

After the second bite and 10 match ban and all the support from the club there must have been awareness that another incident wouldn't just be another 10 match ban.

He's the culprit in all of this. FIFA had to act so quickly to remove any ambiguity when Uruguay still in middle of World Cup.

Club. Country. Doesn't matter to him. He could do the same anywhere now as he has proven.

[StraferJack]

To any club thinking of buying him as well.. This is what you are buying. Any club with him on their books is subject to this

[Jeremy]

StraferJack Wrote:

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> I think Liverpool fans should focus their ire in Suarez

I basically agree with that. Although I still think that this is not as serious as some other stuff that goes on... nevertheless he brought it on himself.

[StraferJack]

If only be been told by someone before that this sort of behaviour isn't acceptable

[*Bob*]

Phew! Glad that's sorted.

Can we move onto the next pressing issue: Neymar's underpants?

[Mick Mac]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> Seems fair. At last FIFA have acted swiftly and

> done something right for a change.

Until the appeal?

[Mick Mac]

I think its just a shame he wasn't hungry during the Costa Rica game.....

[BrandNewGuy]

Otta Wrote:

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> So his country who were responsible for him at the

> time, lose him for one match (they won't get pst

> their next match I don't think), and Liverpool

> lose him until the end of October.

As I read it, he's also suspended for nine international matches, so Uruguay will lose him for quite a while. Nowhere near long enough ? he should have been banned from all football for a year and made to accept treatment for his 'issues'. But then I guess the lawyers would be all over it like vultures.

[Jah Lush]

I've got to say I'm a little surprised at your attitude towards this whole Suarez thing, Otta, even my Liverpool FC obsessed niece agrees with the decision and thinks he's a twat and that's saying something.

[Otta]

StraferJack Wrote:

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> I think Liverpool fans should focus their ire in

> Suarez

Do you honestly think any Liverpool fan is not angry at him and doesn't think he's a complete tool?

> Club. Country. Doesn't matter to him. He could do

> the same anywhere now as he has proven.

You're probably right, it makes no difference to him.

BUT

This is my issue

When banned for Liverpool for something he did in a Liverpool shirt, he was free to represent his country. Why should Liverpool suffer for something he did on international duty? That is not me playing victim Liverpool, that is me thinking this seems genuinely unfair.

[Otta]

I don't deny he's a twat, I said that from the beginning. It's you and SJ who seem to keep suggesting I'm defending him. I'm not. I simply think the ban for this WC incident is harsh on LFC and Brendan Rogers.

[Otta]

Believe me, I'd happily see him sold.

[StraferJack]

Liverpool ban was second offence

This time is third offence

Not hard to see the thinking behind it

Anyway instead of asking why he is banned from club duty, ask why the club don't ban him anyway. Honestly if he was an arsenal Player I would be embarrassed and would want Wenger to just get rid. I wouldn't want him wearing arsenal colours again