Suarez ban too harsh - Chiellini

Italy defender, Chiellini, is the man bitten by Suarez at the World Cup earlier this week.

Chiellini says he is neither happy with the ban nor angry with Suarez and that his only anger is about Italy failing to reach the knockout stage.

Chiellini also says that he feels concern for Suarez and his family as he expects that they are in for a difficult few months.

Chiellini argues that it is tough for a footballer to be away from the game and his teammates for an extended period.

Suarez has been banned from all football-related activities for four months and has also been suspended for nine international games.

Uruguay will meet Colombia in a World Cup second round fixture tomorrow night.

Kickoff is at 10pm - South African time.

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