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After the chaos between Columbia and Uruguay supporters, eagle-eyed viewers noticed that Luis Suarez tried to bite Columbian striker Miguel Borja.
The incident
Columbia secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the Copa America semi-final. As the full-time whistle blew, tensions rose as fans clashed, coaching staff and players got involved in altercations, with replays suggesting that Suarez may have instigated the conflict.
Sharp-eyed spectators observed Suarez leaning into Borja’s shoulder, appearing to attempt a bite. This led to a heated exchange among the players, escalating into a physical confrontation involving the coaching staff. Additionally, Suarez was seen throwing a punch at a member of the Columbia staff.
🚨 Social media users are buzzing that Luis Suarez might have tried to bite Colombian player Miguel Borja on the neck.
Thoughts? 🤔#CopaAmerica2024 pic.twitter.com/xXk9CPTQsb
— MARCA in English 🇺🇸 (@MARCAinENGLISH) July 11, 2024
Suarez’s teammate Darwin Nunez may face consequences as well, as he was spotted engaging in a scuffle with Columbia supporters in the stands.
The investigation into the incident between Suarez and Borja remains uncertain. However, if Suarez did indeed try to bite Borja, the 37-year-old could face another ban for a biting incident.
Suarez’s biting history
Suarez, widely regarded as one of the great strikers of his era, has garnered acclaim from football fans all across the world. Nevertheless, his conduct on the field has at times been deemed unacceptable, leading to significant repercussions.
In 2010, Suarez’s first biting episode occurred during his tenure at Ajax, with Otman Bakkal of PSV being the unfortunate target. Consequently, Suarez faced a seven-game suspension.
While representing Liverpool, Suarez infamously bit Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic, an incident that went unnoticed during the match. To add to the controversy, he proceeded to score a crucial 97th-minute equalizer.
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Author : Jack Bellamy
Publish date : 2024-07-12 00:57:09
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