It was June 24, 2014 and a winner-takes-all clash between Italy and Uruguay, with the winner advancing to the knock-out stages.
Both sides had beaten England and surprisingly lost to Costa Rica in their first two matches.
Luis Suarez bites Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder during clash at cornerEnterprise News and PicturesGiorgio Chiellini and Luis Suarez challenge for a header in first clashReuters
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Giorgio Chiellini reels around holding his shoulder after being bittenGetty Images
And a draw would have been enough to send the Azzurri through, but their task was made all the harder following an early sending off for Claudio Marchisio following a studs-up challenge.
But that wouldn’t be the biggest talking point of the day.
With the scores at 0-0 and Chiellini nullifying the obvious threat of Suarez — who had been in inspirational form, cleaning up all the Player of the Year awards in England after a stellar season with Liverpool.
Luis Suarez checks his teeth are OK after planting them in Giorgio ChielliniReutersGiorgio Chiellini shows the evidence of Luis Suarez's bite to the refereeGetty ImagesItalian players protest as Giorgio Chiellini tells referee what Luis Suarez didGetty Images
Frustrated following a corner, the current Barcelona ace snapped and lashed out at the Juve man.
Suarez bit Chiellini’s neck and fell to the ground holding his teeth.
The referee missed the incident, despite the defender’s appeals and the game went on.
Diego Godin scored a winner nine minutes from time and Uruguay players celebrated at full-time. All except Suarez.
Luis Suarez comes into the clash with Juventus in fine form for BarcelonaAP:Associated PressGiorgio Chiellini will no doubt try to wind Luis Suarez up in Euro clashGetty Images
The former Ajax man knew there would be repercussions — and he was banned for nine international matches and for four months of club encounters.
Remarkably, it was the third time in his career he had been penalised for biting.
During his suspension, he moved to Barcelona, and would eventually win a treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League in his first season.
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