FIFA president Sepp Blatter has PRAISED Liverpool's serial biter Luis Suarez.

Blatter, the head of the world governing body that issued Suarez's four month ban, believes he has shown himself to be a "great" player by admitting his mistake.

"He said 'I'm sorry' to the soccer family, and that's fair play too," Blatter is reported to have said.

"That shows he's a great player and I hope he can have his soccer career back."

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