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Player sent off for telling referee he was bitten

Fifa have another situation on their hands when on Saturday, Avellino player Gianmario Comi bit Bari striker Giuseppe De Luca.

And in a suprise twist, it was De Luca who was sent off for protesting to the referee that he was bitten by an opponent.

Comi then went on to draw the game level and Avelino went on to win the game 2-1.

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