Well, and there is a point that a punch or a kick IS more dangerous than a bite. Bite gets more attention because: a) it's gross, b) it's unnatural, c) takes more forethought to carry out... you need to manoever into position etc. My personal feeling is that there should be a tough ban on Suarez for this- third time offence, a year international ban is probably just. However, that's not saying a bite is worse than a punch... I think if you throw a punch, a kick, a headbutt, or a bite... they all deserve treating very severely.
Would Godin be eligible for retrospective ban for his elbow on Studge? We should just kick Uruguay out for Godin and Suarez cheating, and let the Three Lions embarrass us against Colombia
I agree ... I'd also like FIFA to come out and state publicly that the 'bear hug' / holding at set-pieces should be immediately penalised and encourage refs to do so ... whilst the elbows are clearly dangerous I can, to an extent, understand why they are being flung during such episodes ..
I'd disagree with c) at least in Suarez's case ... I think it is instinctive and probably stems back to childhood i.e a way for him to get back at / cause hurt to bugger kids .... definitely a psychological flaw rather than a premeditated preference for retribution IMHO.
It's a clear case of entrapment for one! please log in to view this image But Uruguay will probably appeal, because, they might as well- and I think they're going to go with the futile "coming together" argument- they may even claim he was goaded. Uruguay don't really have much to lose by appealing... they add on to the suspension- he may only miss a few more international friendlies. Liverpool might appeal saying that the punishment is more harsh on them, than Uruguay, and point to Suarez's relatively good behaviour this past season when playing for Liverpool. They might claim the coaching culture with the national team was one that winds him up and makes him more aggressive compared to Rodgers who has managed to keep Suarez coolheaded for a season. Whether either Uruguay or Liverpool could win an appeal remains to be seen... Liverpool perhaps has the best case of the two- but Liverpool more likely to remain silent because any additional punishment that could result from an appeal will hurt them, not Uruguay. I doubt FIFA would lessen the penalty anyway.
