The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), has upheld Luis Suarez’s ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. However, the Uruguay international will be able to train with his new Barcelona team-mates.
“The sanctions imposed on the player by FIFA have been generally confirmed,” CAS said in a statement.
“However, the four-month suspension will apply to official matches only and no longer to other football-related activities (such as training, promotional activities and administrative matters).