Yes, FIFA will investigate the biting incident that happened yesterday, Tuesday’s World Cup 2014 game between Uruguay and Italy. If you want photos of what happened, read Uruguay striker Luis Suarez’s apparent bite on Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in his side.
From FIFA.com:
FIFA can confirm that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the player Luis Suarez of Uruguay following an apparent breach of art. 48 and/or art. 57 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ match Italy-Uruguay played on 24 June 2014. The player and/or the Uruguayan FA are invited to provide with their position and any documentary evidence they deem relevant until 25 June 2014, 5pm, Brasilia time.
Luis Suarez was banned seven matches by the Dutch FA the first time he bit an opponent in 2010. Then in 2013, he was banned 10 matches by the English FA for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic. Now he must answer to a higher power in FIFA.
Uruguay will play it’s round of 16 match against Colombia on Saturday, June 28th.
Watch the act of biting!