More Lies Than Tom Pepper!

Last updated : 29 June 2014 By Footy Mad - Editor

His claims, which were dismissed by FIFA's disciplinary committee, are contained in the full written reasons of the ruling, a copy of which has been seen by Press Association Sport.

Suarez said in his submission: "After the impact I lost my balance, that destabilised me and I fell on top of my opponent.

"At this moment I hit my face against the player leaving a small bruise on my cheek and a strong pain in my teeth and that's why the referee stopped the match.

"That is what happened and in no way was there any case of biting or intending to bite."

The panel's ruling stated: "The commission took into account that the offence was made directly against a player while the ball was not in dispute and that the offence was deliberate and intentional and without provocation.

"He bit the player with the intention of wounding him or at least of destabilising him.

"In such context the committee observes that the player had been sanctioned on previous occasions in club competition for similar acts."