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[Nerokis]

Being someone who was rooting for Italy because of family ties, but also someone who was born in Colombia, I will be pretty crushed if Uruguay goes on to knock Colombia out, too.

On the other hand, Colombia avenging Italy would be poetic. Seeing as Suarez managed to really turn a lot of people against Uruguay, I'm glad Colombia has an opportunity to be of service to everyone.

 

[CassSept]

So errr, Suarez will probably be disqualified for the rest of the tournament? Welp, Uruguay is doomed.

Dooooomed.

 

[Haunted]

Prandelli must go, obviously. No matter the manner, getting eliminated in the group stages is unacceptable.

 

[criesofthepast]

I like Prandelli the person but as a coach he has had some very questionable decision making. Was time for a change.

I think Low should be next if Germany underperform here, and Hodgson deserves one more chance if they disapoint at Euro then can his ass.

 

[Cuddler]

Prandelli resigns, now we can just welcome our new great coach, especially loved by Milan fans, Allegri.

Spoiler

lol

 

[CheDominik]

Lebron opted out of his contract. Ugh, ESPN gonna be 24/7 Lebron coverage for months. World Cup coverage is over is USA... Man, I hate ESPN's obsession with NBA/Lebron.

The target demographic eats that shit up though. They love the NBA soap opera.

Spoiler

IMO a joke of a league

 

[LiK]

"@AP: BREAKING: Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says he is resigning after World Cup elimination."

 

[sestrugen]

He had to go, I still like him but a group stage exit is unacceptable.

Roy Hodgson (laughs)

 

[Salsa]

So errr, Suarez will probably be disqualified for the rest of the tournament? Welp, Uruguay is doomed.

Dooooomed.

wont happen

 

[KillerMan91]

Must have been some heavy lobbying from Norway. Can't wait to participate in another tournament again!

Putting that oil money in good use lol. Maybe now we Finns can qualify too (for once we got kind of easy group so we actually have smallish chance).

 

[Forgotten_Taco]

Perfect.

 

[Storm Kyleis]

The shops are making this confusing. Were there bite marks or not?

Yes, there were bite marks.

 

[Uzzy]

The shops are making this confusing. Were there bite marks or not?

Well, the photo on The Guardian website is sourced to Reuters. I'd be surprised if that turned out to be shopped.

 

[Roland1979]

He needs to be prosecuted for assault, you bite somebody in public you get arrested.

But seriously, even though i agree biting is worse i'm pretty sure you're not to allowed to elbow or headbutt someone. I think if you would jump-tackle someone inf front of a crossing and a officer sees it your're going downtown as well.

 

[Sickboy007]

Head of the federation resigning as well.

 

[manueldelalas]

That red card was harsh, but I think it was fair; he did a childish foul in front of the referee, what an idiot. It could have been yellow, but it was the italian player's fault, no doubt; and in the worst time possible, when Italy had the game controlled.

Suarez will be probably sanctioned, the referee didn't see the bite, that's why he wasn't immediately expelled from the game. Wouldn't have changed anything IMO.

 

[Buzzati]

Being someone who was rooting for Italy because of family ties, but also someone who was born in Colombia, I will be pretty crushed if Uruguay goes on to knock Colombia out, too.

On the other hand, Colombia avenging Italy would be poetic. Seeing as Suarez managed to really turn a lot of people against Uruguay, I'm glad Colombia has an opportunity to be of service to everyone.

On what planet could Uruguay knock out Columbia? Even with beaver mcdracula not* suspended?

 

[GingerNathan]

wont happen

Indeed, if the responsibility for punishing this was the FA or UEFA I'd expect a swift reaction. But FIFA........

 

[Haunted]

wont happen

It must.


We all know FIFA is a corrupt joke, but look how much this is blowing up on social media and news outlets - FIFA have to ban Suarez from the cup to keep the integrity of the tournament and their continued fair play campaign intact.

 

[cremino]

Prandelli just resigned.

Good, after we lost the Euro final against Spain it has been all downhill since then

And even Abete is resigning??? Even better

 

[Frost_Ace]

Poor Prandelli.

 

[krishian]

Italy-GAF, are you ready?

 

[tolkir]

 

[boingball]

Congratulations to the Biters for advancing. Italy going home twice in a row doesn't make me too sad.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Lebron opted out of his contract. Ugh, ESPN gonna be 24/7 Lebron coverage for months. World Cup coverage is over is USA... Man, I hate ESPN's obsession with NBA/Lebron.

Which pisses me off because their World Cup coverage has been fantastic.

Oh well time to stop watching espn after this then.

 

[LNBL]

wont happen

Yes it will, already happened once in the WC of 2006 with Torsten Frings being suspended for the Half final thanks to tv footage

 

[aronnov reborn]

Seriously, he needs several game ban, one is not enough for this.

20's not enough to me.. not after his third time...

 

[Vampirolol]

I'm ready for Arrigo Sacchi.

 

[ShinRPGamer]

So, can anyone tell me what Uruguay commentators/fans saying about Suarez's bite. Are they praising him as a hero like in 2010, indicating that in your eyes, he can do no wrong? Or do you actually have standards and are condemning him for it?

 

[Roland1979]

It must.


We all know FIFA is a corrupt joke, but look how much this is blowing up on social media and news outlets - FIFA have to ban Suarez from the cup to keep the integrity of the tournament and their continued fair play campaign intact.

Yep. (Social) media is a powerful thing.

 

[Salsa]

Yes, there were bite marks.

bite marks look like the same shop from every angle

tabloids gonna tabloid, im not convinced. we'll find out in a while.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I feel like BBC just played a royalty free Jaws theme over the Suarez incident

 

[kamorra]

This should be a life long ban. Guy is a psycho.

 

[Xater]

German TV just had a zoomed slo-mo of the bite from a different angle. There is no question about this bite.

 

[oti]

"Press X to bite."

Your move, EA.

 

[Scotch]

Just calling out a shopped pic. Even if Suarez just ended up with a headbutt it was still stupid and uncalled for.

Wait which shopped pic are you referring to? Because the one you posted is the shopped one.

 

[jamesinclair]

I've always supported the idea of uniting the whole American continent in a confederation, it would be good for the competition and rising the quality level.

with all due respect; I would rather to see Mexico competing against Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, etc, instead of Jamaica, San Vicente, Guatemala, etc.

2016 copa america is that.


Also, anyone against giving .5 UEFA slots to Oceania should be banned from football.

 

[KillerMan91]

That red card was harsh, but I think it was fair; he did a childish foul in front of the referee, what an idiot. It could have been yellow, but it was the italian player's fault, no doubt; and in the worst time possible, when Italy had the game controlled.

Suarez will be probably sanctioned, the referee didn't see the bite, that's why he wasn't immediately expelled from the game. Wouldn't have changed anything IMO.

Situation was 0-0 and Italy was playing with one man less... I just don't understant how people are saying it wouldn't have changed the outcome. Of course Uruguya could have scored (or italy could have scored) but that goal that they did wouldn't have happened.

 

[Salsa]

It must.


We all know FIFA is a corrupt joke, but look how much this is blowing up on social media and news outlets - FIFA have to ban Suarez from the cup to keep the integrity of the tournament and their continued fair play campaign intact.

social media blows up if Suarez farts after eating a sandwich

not saying he's not being an asshole, but he has the biggest tabloid target on his back, no need to make decisions based on that

 

[Haunted]

bite marks look like the same shop from every angle

tabloids gonna tabloid, im not convinced. we'll find out in a while.

salsa pls

Official German coverage just showed a close up slow-motion replay of the scene. Suarez leaned down, opened his mouth, bit Chiellini's shoulder. Overwhelming evidence. Nothing to do with tabloids, facts are facts.

Unsportsmanlike conduct, he'll be lucky if he gets away with a tournament ban tbh.

 

[Betty]

That's wonderful, really.

 

[BMO = GOAT]

Which pisses me off because their World Cup coverage has been fantastic.

Oh well time to stop watching espn after this then.

Univision is where its at, and also their match converge seem to be ahead by a few seconds.

 

[alfredofroylan]

Lovely

 

[Wind's Howling]

bite marks look like the same shop from every angle

tabloids gonna tabloid, im not convinced. we'll find out in a while.

Wtf dude. I have seen it LIVE when they zoomed in on his shoulder. The marks are real.

 

[Navy Bean]

nvm

 

[Buzzati]

I like Prandelli, but good lord I'm glad he's out. Maybe they'll remove Balotelli from the national team. Most overrated player ever.

 

[CortexVortex]

What a beautiful day this is. Thank you Uruguay!

 

[gutshot]

bite marks look like the same shop from every angle

tabloids gonna tabloid, im not convinced. we'll find out in a while.

So Reuters is a tabloid now?

 

[Kiever Sher]

Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez says he will see how he can defend Suarez. "This is a football World Cup, not about morality."

Tabarez just made a long defense of Suarez, including lashing out at media for targeting him. One journalist clapped afterward.

Uruguay coach suggesting questions about Suarez bite are because he's the `` the preferred target of certain media.''

It's not the morality World Cup lads.

 

[Altazor]

So, can anyone tell me what Uruguay commentators/fans saying about Suarez's bite. Are they praising him as a hero like in 2010, indicating that in your eyes, he can do no wrong? Or do you actually have standards and are condemning him for it?

not uruguayan but I still can't believe the salt over the 2010. The guy got a red card (e.g. was PUNISHED) by the handball. The Ghana player missed the penalty after that. Had he scored, nobody would've given a shit about the handball. There's a difference between that and biting somebody.