PS

What is it about Luis Suarez that causes intelligent people to spout spurious nonsense? Consider the reaction of FIFPro, the world players’ union, to the compassionate decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport to maintain his suspension for competitive matches, while relaxing the ban on training and friendly games. ‘FIFPro regrets that CAS has not decided to reduce the length of both bans, in exchange for an obligation for Suarez to receive treatment,’ they said. There is nothing to prevent Suarez receiving the treatment he clearly needs during his ban. But so far, the only person to require treatment is Giorgio Chiellini, the Italian defender whose shoulder bears the marks of the Suarez teeth.