This year’s FIFA World Cup was notable for high scoring, close results, and exciting finishes. As expected, the competition was dominated by European and South American teams, but there were still many surprising results. The Netherlands caused a major 28 by defeating former title-holders Spain in the first round, while the quarter final between Brazil and Chile 29 penalties before the hosts managed to scrape through. Generally speaking, the competition was conducted in good spirit, showing that FIFA’s efforts to 30 unsportsmanlike behavior have been largely successful. However, Uruguayan champion Suarez courted controversy in a first round match when he apparently bit his Italian opponent. The incident caused outrage around the world, with many pundits arguing it 31 criminal assault. Video replays provided clear evidence of the transgression, and Suarez was suspended for four months, forcing his Uruguayan teammates to 32 the services of their most potent striker for the remainder of the competition.