Luis Suarez has garnered tons of controversy over the last few years. The Uruguayan was nailed as a villain for his infamous handball in the 2010 World Cup against Ghana and has also been criticized for his recurrent diving. Now Suarez will be condemned for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during Sunday's meeting between Liverpool and Chelsea.
According to numerous reports, Suarez has apologized for his bite. "I've spoken to Ivanovic on the phone and I could apologize directly to him. Thanks for accepting," Suarez tweeted.
In an earlier statement, the striker acknowledged that his behavior was unacceptable. "I apologize to my manager and everyone at Liverpool for letting them down," he stated.
The move was so controversial that even his coach Brendan Rodgers has reprimanded him for it. "Having reviewed the video footage and spoken to Luis, his behavior is unacceptable and I have made him aware of this," Rodgers said. "This is a club with incredible values and ethics. There's certainly no-one bigger than this club, a player or manager."
He added, "As football managers, staff and players, we're representing this club, off the field and in particular on the field."
Suarez got no love on Twitter with users also criticizing his action heavily.
@FootyMemesMedia - Video: The best angle of the Luis Suarez bite, wtf was going through his head? https://bit.ly/15zUZTr
@OpTicFallenn - Luis Suarez doing the unthinkable, biting, no that wasn't a typo, he is biting the other players arm. pic.twitter.com/ib7u4qfcfm
@sickipediabot - Luis Suarez. Great footballer, but sometimes he really makes a meal of things.
@FootballFact101 - Luis Suarez' new mask...inspired and approved by the man/vampire/cannibal himself ...https://bit.ly/ZBWcW2
@st_evel_ai - Mike Tyson follows Luis Suarez on Twitter after bite on Branislav Ivanovic at Anfield | https://News.com.au : https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/mike-tyson-follows-luis-suarez-on-twitter-after-bite-on-branislav-ivanovic-at-anfield/story-fndkzvnd-1226625565413?sv=3e9c654a1393197d130361df249e384c#.UXSe9sql7jg ...
@SkyFootball - Graeme Souness believes Luis Suarez's days at Anfield could be numbered after his bite on Branislav Ivanovic.
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