CAS upholds Suarez’s 4-month playing ban

August 14, 2014 06:46 pm | Updated November 16, 2021 06:50 pm IST - LAUSANNE

Uruguay's soccer player Luis Suarez arrives for a hearing at the international Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS, in Lausanne, Switzerland. File photo

Uruguay's soccer player Luis Suarez arrives for a hearing at the international Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS, in Lausanne, Switzerland. File photo

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld Luis Suarez’s four-month ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup, but cleared him to train with Barcelona.

CAS says FIFA’s sanctions against Suarez are “generally proportionate to the offence committed.”

Suarez cannot play for Barcelona until October 26, and he remains banned for Uruguay’s next eight competitive matches.

The court’s ruling allows him to train and be involved in promotional activities.

Suarez has admitted to biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulder during Uruguay’s 1-0 win at the World Cup.

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