Dan Roan
BBC Sport in Rio

On Twitter:, external "Suarez must pay fine of 100,000 Swiss francs [about £65,000] - Fifa saying that even if he appeals the ban stands - so he can't play again in this World Cup."

Claudio Sulser, chairman of the Fifa Disciplinary Committee, says in a statement: "Such behaviour cannot be tolerated on any football pitch, and in particular not at a FIFA World Cup when the eyes of millions of people are on the stars on the field. The Disciplinary Committee took into account all the factors of the case and the degree of Mr Suarez's guilt in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Code. The decision comes into force as soon it is communicated."

Fifa media relations manager Delia Fischer reiterates that Luis Suarez's four-month ban means he cannot take part in any football activity during that time.

That means he is unavailable for Liverpool until the start of November. Fischer states she is unsure how the ban affects a potential transfer.

Richard Conway
BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent in Rio

On Twitter:, external "Suarez ban can be appealed. But appeal won't have any effect on continuing to play at this World Cup. Fifa say he's out."

Fifa media relations manager Delia Fischer adds: "An appeal may be lodged by the player and/or Uruguay FA."

Fifa media relations manager Delia Fischer reads a statement on Luis Suarez: "The player Luis Suarez is suspended for nine matches and banned for four months from any football related activity.

"The Fifa disciplinary committee has decided the player is regarded as having breached article 48 paragraph one and article 57 of the Fifa Disciplinary Code (an act of unsporting behaviour towards another player).

"The player is to be suspended for nine matches, the first is the upcoming match between Uruguay and Colombia on Saturday."

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez has been banned for nine matches and banned for four months "from any football activity" after biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.

Richard Conway
BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

"The normally prompt Fifa media briefing still to start. 10 mins late."

Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini on Twitter:, external "We are ready for South Korea. And you, are you ready in Belgium for to support the team?"

Al Jazeera correspondent Gabriel Elizondo on Twitter:, external "Recife: Some streets flooded around the stadium. Police looking for alternative routes to get USA and Germany teams to stadium."

Dan Roan
BBC Sport in Rio

Image source, @danroan

Dan Roan on Twitter:, external Maracana now. Fifa press conference coming up with news on Suarez expected.

BBC sports news producer Dave Lockwood:, external Luis Suarez boards Uruguay team bus on route to closed training session in Natal.

Dave in Manchester: "This season, Rooney became the first Premier League player to reach double figures for both goals and assists in five different seasons. He was England's top scorer in qualifying and one of our better players in Brazil, setting up our first goal and scoring the second. Anyone suggesting he shouldn't even be in the squad is talking nonsense!"

Our team are in place in Rio for the Fifa media briefing, which is due to start at 14:30 BST. It is thought world football's governing body will update on the Luis Suarez case.

Of course, we'll bring you all the latest as soon as we get it.

Richard Conway
BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

"Fifa media briefing starting soon. News on Suarez expected. S.118c of Fifa rules might be required reading. We'll see."

Dan Roan
BBC Sport in Brazil

On Twitter:, external "At Maracana, where Fifa are due to hold press conference in 30mins, with growing expectation they'll make announcement on Suarez case."

Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng have been expelled from Ghana's World Cup squad for alleged indiscipline.

Fifa are due to hold a briefing at 14:30 BST, when they could announce if Luis Suarez will be punished for his alleged bite on Giorgio Chiellini.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Fernando from FC Porto.

Ben Smith
BBC Sport

"The rain in Recife is nothing short of torrential. The roads are flooded and traffic is at a total standstill.

"At this stage we have heard nothing to suggest the game will not go ahead.

"As I look out of the window on the van that's taking us to the game there are dozens of US fans abandoning vehicles and waking to the stadium. We have still got 17 miles to go to the stadium. That's a very long, very damp walk."

More from BBC Sport's Ben Smith in Recife on Twitter:, external "Dozens of US fans abandoning vehicles and walking through torrential rain to stadium in Recife. 17 miles from here."

Image source, @BenSmithBBC

More pictures from a wet-looking Recife, where USA and Germany are due to meet at 17:00 BST.

This from BBC Sport's Ben Smith on Twitter:, external "Torrential rain in Recife. Streets like rivers. #USAvsGER kicks off in three and a half hours."