27 Jun 2014 11:50:00
The 29-year-old feels the actions taken by
Fifa are too strong, hoping that the decision
to prevent him from watching his teammates
will also be overturned
Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini believes Luis
Suarez's punishment for biting is "excessive"
and has offered his sympathy to the striker.
Chiellini was bitten by the controversial
Uruguay forward during Tuesday's World Cup
clash between the two sides in Natal, a match
that was overshadowed by Suarez's actions.
It was the third time in four years that Suarez
had bitten an opponent, prompting Fifa to
hand out a four-month ban from all football-
related activity and a nine-match competitive
international suspension.
But Chiellini has now broke his silence on the
punishment and feels the verdict from
football's governing body is harsh on the 27-
year-old, adding that he hopes Suarez is able
to stay in Uruguay's camp in Brazil.
"At the moment my only thought is for Luis
and his family, because they will face a very
difficult period," Chiellini said in a statement
on his official website.
"I have always considered unequivocal the
disciplinary interventions by the competent
bodies, but at the same time I believe that the
proposed formula is excessive.
"I sincerely hope that he will be allowed, at
least, to stay close to his team-mates during
the games because such a ban is really
alienating for a player.
"Now inside me there's no feelings of joy,
revenge or anger against Suarez for an
incident that happened on the pitch and that's
done.
"There only remain (sic) the anger and the
disappointment about the match."
Uruguay have already expressed concern with
the ban with Football Association chairman,
Wilmar Valdez, confirming an appeal is being
prepared, while Liverpool have also announced
they will 'review Fifa's report'.





***** Sakho gave Switzerland player an elbow knock 4 days ago yet the delusional English press Didnt blow it out. Bleep FiFa