FIFA chief Valcke says Suarez needs treatment

World governing body FIFA on Thursday announced that the Uruguay striker would be suspended for four months and must sit out nine international matches after biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during Tuesday's World Cup Group D clash.

The Uruguayan Football Association stood by the Liverpool man and revealed that they would appeal against his suspension, while Chiellini and World players' union FIFPro voiced their opinion that the punishment was excessive.

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