THE STORY
On June 24, 2014, during a FIFA World Cup group stage match in Natal, Brazil, Uruguay's Luis Suárez bit Italy's Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder. The incident led to a 1-0 victory for Uruguay, securing their advancement to the knockout stage. FIFA subsequently imposed a nine-match suspension and a four-month ban on Suárez, prohibiting him from all football-related activities. (theguardian.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Uruguay, Italy, Luis Suarez
WHY IT MATTERS
This event is notable for the severity of FIFA's disciplinary action, marking one of the most significant suspensions in World Cup history.