A reduced ban may likely pop up for under-fire Uruguay forward, Luis Suarez as FIFA President Sepp Blatter has stated that he wishes the Liverpool striker is back in action soonest.

Suarez was handed a four-month and nine-international match ban for biting Italian defender Gorgio Chellini; a development that has generated varying reactions.
However, it seems Blatter has been won over by Suarez decision to apologise for his act as he described the gesture as an act of fair play.

"He said 'I'm sorry' to the soccer family, and that's fair play. That shows he's a great player and I hope he can have his soccer career back” The FIFA president was quoted as saying on ESPN.

While Blatter’s comment looks to give hope to an early return for Suarez, the FIFA supremo has been cautious not to join words with Uruguay President Jose Mujica who was so critical about the world football governing body.

"The president is totally independent," Blatter said,insisting Suarez's chequered past was taken into account by the disciplinary committee disappointed that an apology was slow in coming. "I can't comment on what he [Mujica] said.

"To show just how much he is a priceless asset, Liverpool and Barcelona are already in talks over Suarez with a possible transfer fee of £80 million being muted.