Brazilian great Pele has backed FIFA's stance on its decision to ban Luis Suarez from all football-related activity for four months
The legendary Pele
Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian great Pele has backed FIFA's stance on its decision to ban Luis Suarez from all football-related activity for four months.
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The legendary Pele
Suarez's World Cup ended in disgrace when the Uruguay striker was retrospectively punished for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on June 24.
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Pele said: “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. “FIFA’s decision is good and is correct because it sets an example.”