Natal: Luis Suarez has been banned from playing for any team, including Liverpool, for four months for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini after FIFA announced a record punishment for the striker.


Luis Suarez reacts during Uruguay's match vs England. Pic/Getty Images  

The sanctions, which include a nine-match international suspension, will have a devastating effect on Liverpool's plans as it will keep the striker out of football until the end of October — potentially 12 club matches.