Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro has said Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez had been unfairly punished for helping eliminate Italy and England. Suarez claimed that he did not deliberately bite Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.

The international governing body of football FIFA has announced it will investigate the Luis Suarez alleged biting incident with Liverpool's Uruguay striker likely to face a lengthy ban if found guilty.

Suarez appeared to have bitten Italy's Giorgio Chiellini towards the end of Uruguay's 1-0 win, who had apparent marks on his shoulder

Suarez appeared to have bitten Italy's Giorgio Chiellini. Credit: Reutrers/Yves Herman

A FIFA spokesperson told Press Association Sport: "We are awaiting the official match reports and will gather all the necessary elements in order to evaluate the matter."