‘Suarez Ban Has Set A Good Example For Other Footballers’, Says Pele

Brazilian legend and one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pele, has thrown his weight behind football governing body, FIFA for wielding the big stick against Uruguayan and Liverpool attacker, Luis Suarez, after he was found guilty of biting Italian Giorgio Chiellini in a world cup game.

Chiellini himself who was on the receiving end of Suarez’s mandibles has said the four month ban handed down to the Uruguayan was harsh; a view corroborated by Diego Maradona.

But Pele thinks the punishment was just dessert for the offense;

“Fifa’s decision is good and is correct because it sets an example,” the 73-year-old told Folha de Sao Paulo.

“If he was not sanctioned in this way, such incidents could be repeated. No player can do what Luis Suarez did. I believe that the punishment is fair because the parameter can be used henceforth.”

Pele said he was surprised by the biting incident, even though Suarez has bitten a few players in the past.

“We are used to seeing other reactions on the pitch,” the Brazilian continued.

“A header, a nudge … but a bite is really unprecedented”, Pele said.

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