RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – FIFA has charged Luis Suarez for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in the World Cup.
FIFA said early Wednesday that its disciplinary committee has opened proceedings against the Uruguay forward.
If the panel finds Suarez guilty of assaulting an opponent, FIFA rules call for a ban of at least two matches up to a maximum of 24 months.
FIFA asked the team to present evidence by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
A decision must be published before Saturday, when Uruguay plays Colombia in a round-of-16 match.