?Giorgio Chiellini has admitted he told the referee to send off Luis Suarez following the infamous b
Juventus defender ?Giorgio Chiellini has admitted he told the referee to send off Luis Suarez following the infamous biting incident at the 2014 World Cup, but called the subsequent suspension for the Uruguayan “a bit much”.
Suarez stayed on the pitch at the time in Brazil, but was later handed a four-month worldwide ban from football. Amazingly, it was the third case of Suarez biting an opponent, with similar incidents occurring during his time at Ajax and Liverpool – and Suarez served seven and ten game bans respectively for these episodes.
Suarez stayed on the pitch at the time in Brazil, but was later handed a four-month worldwide ban from football. Amazingly, it was the third case of Suarez biting an opponent, with similar incidents occurring during his time at Ajax and Liverpool – and Suarez served seven and ten game bans respectively for these episodes.
When asked what the two of them talked about after embracing at the final whistle, Chiellini remained tight-lipped: “Let’s just say I was jealous of his long hair! In all seriousness, I like going against great strikers. I’ve always liked to face the best.”
Chiellini offered the highest of praise for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a man he duelled on many occasions, especially when the Swede was playing in Serie A for Juventus, Internazionale and A. C. Milan.
“Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the most formidable striker I’ve ever seen, would be one other example.”
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