Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has failed in his appeal to have a four-month ban completely overturned but a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) means he can now feature in friendlies for club and country.

FIFA’s disciplinary hearing into Luis Suarez for biting will continue on Thursday morning, according to the head of the Uruguay Football Association.

Newcastle defender Paul Dummett was the subject of an online death threat on Thursday after Uruguay fans blamed him for the injury that has dealt Luis Suarez a World Cup scare.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has undergone minor knee surgery and has not been ruled out of the World Cup, the Uruguay Football Association announced today.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez’s recent brushes with authority will help make him a better player, according to Uruguay Football Association president Sebastian Bauza.