VOICED : FIFA: Suarez deberia buscar tratamiento

FIFA's general secretary, Jérôme Balke, sent a personal message to Luis Suárez, urging him to seek treatment after biting an Italian player during a match. Suárez was sanctioned with a nine-match suspension and a four-month ban from football activities, marking the most severe penalty ever applied by FIFA in a World Cup. Balke justified the decision, emphasizing the importance of fair play and the exemplary role of World Cup players. However, the decision faced criticism from Uruguayans and the bitten player, Giorgio Chiellini, who deemed the penalty excessive.

What did Jérôme Balke suggest Luis Suárez should do?

• Seek treatment

• Apologize publicly

• Retire from football

• Join another team

What was the consequence for Luis Suárez after biting an Italian player?

• A lifetime ban from football

• A warning from FIFA

• A fine of $100,000

• Nine matches suspension and a four-month ban from football activities

Why did FIFA justify the severe penalty on Suárez?

• Suárez refused to apologize

• The Italian team demanded it

• It was a repeated offense

• It went beyond fair play and was a bad example for the world

Who among the following considered the penalty on Suárez excessive?

• FIFA's President

• Giorgio Chiellini

• The Uruguayan President

• Jérôme Balke

What was the reaction of the Uruguayan team to FIFA's decision?

• They were upset for losing one of their best scorers

• They decided to boycott the World Cup

• They supported FIFA's decision

• They were indifferent