Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has lost a sponsor after he was
banned for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Online gambling firm 888poker said it had "decided to
terminate its relationship" with "immediate effect".
The Liverpool player, 27, was handed a four-month ban by
governing body Fifa after being found guilty of biting Chiellini during a World
Cup match.
Liverpool are seeking legal advice as Suarez cannot play for
either club or country until the end of October.
He misses the rest of the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil.
Uruguay will play Colombia in the last 16 on
Saturday after qualifying from Group D behind Costa Rica.
Suarez joined 888poker as a worldwide ambassador shortly
before the World Cup, and produced several video diaries for the website during
the tournament, including one after his two goals in the 2-1 victory over England.
Suarez's boot deal with Adidas could also be in jeopardy
after the sportswear manufacturer announced on Thursday it would consider its
partnership with the player.
Liverpool remain unsure whether Suarez will be allowed to
train during his ban, with the player set to earn about £3m during the time he
is on the sidelines.
But while his future is unclear, it is understood the club
have no intention of off-loading him on the cheap this summer, with both
Barcelona and Real Madrid known to have had an interest in the player.
Suarez learned of his ban on Thursday after Fifa decided to
open disciplinary proceedings.
He was judged to have bitten centre-half Chiellini on the
left shoulder towards the end of Tuesday's group game, which Uruguay won 1-0 to
qualify for the next stage.
Suarez denied the allegations, claiming Chiellini had bumped
into him.
But Fifa decided he was guilty and handed him the longest
ban in World Cup history.
As well as a four-month ban from any football-related
activity, Suarez was also given a nine-match international suspension.
Spanish side Barcelona, however, remain keen on signing
the striker
Courtesy of: bbc
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