FIFA has charged Luis Suarez for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in the World Cup.
FIFA said early Wednesday that its disciplinary committee has opened proceedings against the Uruguay forward.
If the panel finds Suarez guilty of assaulting an opponent, FIFA rules call for a ban of at least two matches up to a maximum of 24 months.
FIFA asked the team to present evidence by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
One minute before the decisive goal, Suarez clashed with Chiellini and was caught by television cameras biting his shoulder.
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