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Lugano blames Italy defender Chiellini for Suarez bite: Not a real man

Uruguay captain Diego Lugano insists Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini is to blame for Luis Suarez's latest biting episode.

Liverpool striker Suarez was caught on camera biting Italy defender Chiellini during the final minutes of the World Cup game in Natal, leaving a visible mark on his shoulder.

"You need to show me the incident, because I didn't see anything," Lugano told reporters after the match.

"Did you see it today or did you see what happened in other years? You couldn't have seen it today because nothing happened.

"Chiellini's attitude is worst of all. He's a great player, with an enormous status. It doesn't correspond with Italian football. As sportsmen leaving the field, crying and appealing against a rival.

"As a man, he disappointed me totally."

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