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Luis Suárez bites Giorgio Chiellini during 2014 World Cup match

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Luis Suárez bites Giorgio Chiellini during 2014 World Cup match

Summary

Luis Suárez, a striker for Uruguay, bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during a crucial World Cup match on June 24, 2014, in Natal, Brazil. The incident occurred late in the game, but the referee did not penalize Suárez. Uruguay secured a 1-0 victory after Diego Godín scored, allowing them to advance to the knockout stage. This biting incident marked Suárez's third such offense, leading to a nine-match international suspension from FIFA, the longest for a World Cup incident in history.

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•Luis Suárez bites Giorgio Chiellini in World Cup match
•Referee did not penalize Suárez during the game
•Uruguay won 1-0 and advanced to the knockout stage
•Diego Godín scored the match-winning goal
•FIFA suspended Suárez for nine international matches

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Maxisports/Depositphotos Luis Suárez’s 2014 World Cup incident Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz, a striker for Uruguay, bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during a FIFA World Cup match on June 24, 2014, at Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil. The incident occurred inside Italy’s penalty area late in their Group D contest. Suárez played for Liverpool at…
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