Suarez facing big ban for biting opponent 
Controversial soccer star Luis Suarez will not be sacked by Liverpool
despite his latest biting incident, but he faces a lengthy suspension.
The Premier League club
said Monday it had fined the Uruguay international for his assault on
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, and the English Football
Association later announced the 26-year-old has been charged with
violent conduct.
"It is the FA's
contention that the standard punishment of three matches that would
otherwise apply is clearly insufficient in these circumstances," the
ruling body said.
Suarez, who was banned
seven matches for biting an opponent during a Dutch league game shortly
before joining Liverpool in January 2011, wrestled with Ivanovic before sinking his teeth into the Serbian's arm during Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield.
Suarez has until Tuesday to respond to the charge -- if he doesn't then the hearing will take place Wednesday.
British Prime Minister
David Cameron said any punishment for Suarez needs to take into account
his high profile and responsibility as a role model.
"It is rightly a matter
for the football authorities to consider," a spokesman said. "As part of
their consideration, I think it would be very understandable if they
took into account the fact that high-profile players are often role
models."
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