The president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, has jumped to the defence of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez over his biting controversy. Mujica insists it was unfair to judge him retrospectively for biting an Italian player when other incidents went unreviewed.
"We didn't choose him to be a philosopher, or a mechanic, or to have good manners - he's a great player," said Mujica.
"I didn't see him bite anyone. But they sure can bash each other with kicks and chops," he added to reporters.
"If we're going to take decisions in football based on what TV says, then there are loads of penalties and handballs you'd have to give that weren't given, so bad luck."
