Marching order: Luis Suarez Given four months ban

Luis Suarez has been banned for nine international matches -- and from all football activity for four months -- after being found guilty of biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini. Uruguay and Liverpool striker Suarez, 27, bit the defender during the latter stages of the 1-0 victory that secured Uruguay's place in the knockout stages. FIFA launched an immediate investigation, and an independent disciplinary panel confirmed the punishment on Thursday....

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Brazil 2014: Ronaldo's goal makes no difference as Germany and usa move on

Cristiano Ronaldo's goal that sealed a 2-1 win over Ghana for Portugal was not enough for his country to progress to the round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup. An own goal from John Boye and a strike from Ronaldo either side of Asamoah Gyan's header secured the Portuguese three points, but an inferior goal difference compared to USA meant they finished third in Group G. Thomas Muller scored his fourth goal of the World Cup as Germany...

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