Every reporter knows that ‘Man bites dog’ is a good story. This week’s global media storm has also taught us that ‘Luis Suarez bites opponent’ is big news, but in many different ways.

LUIS SUAREZ’S Uruguayan team-mates have rushed to support the Liverpool forward following his eight-match ban and £40,000 (€48,000) fine for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.