World Cup Brazil 2014 / Weltmeisterschaft Brasilien

[Sweder]

It really makes you wonder what goes on in his head. The blurred line between genius and mental illness.

A salient point, Dan. It seems biting amongst humans is more common that we might think and may be a genuinely emotional response, like a physical Tourette's. I believe biting is common amongst children with ADHD, for example. The expression on Suarez's face immediately after contact - and before the amateur dramatics - seemed to say 'oh no, not again'.

If that's the case here then it would be as well for the player to get professional help, returning to the game once given the green light by his physicians. That said, Fawcett's final statement offers little hope for redemption. Imagine if this condition manifested itself by the afflicted player kicking the opponent square in the nadgers. Highly entertaining, perhaps, but no less dangerous. No league outside of Cage Fighting or WWF would sanction the player.

It seems my fears of a slow response were unfounded. FIFA verdict 'is expected later today'. If the statement contains the word 'inconclusive' this will run and run ...