Suarez faces disciplinary action

• NEW: FIFA says it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Suarez
• He is accused of biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup game
• Suarez and Uruguay have until Wednesday evening to give their position, FIFA says
• The striker says he just collided with the defender's shoulder

(CNN) -- Luis Suarez, a player of unquestionable talent but with an unfortunate tendency to bite, now faces disciplinary action from soccer's governing body after he appeared to sink his teeth into an opponent yet again.

FIFA said Wednesday that it has begun proceedings after the Uruguay striker was accused of biting another player during his team's World Cup victory over Italy a day earlier.

Television pictures showed Suarez dipping his head toward Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, sending both men tumbling to the ground. When the Italian defender eventually got up, he pulled down his shirt and furiously indicated he had been bitten on the shoulder.

A dejected Wilfried Bony, left, and Die Serey of the Ivory Coast react after being defeated by Greece 2-1 during a World Cup match on Tuesday, June 24, in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Greece's Georgios Samaras, right, celebrates scoring a penalty.

Goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon of Colombia acknowledges fans after his team defeated Japan 4-1 during a match in Cuiaba, Brazil.

Colombia's Jackson Martinez celebrates after scoring his second goal against Japan.

Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal past goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima of Japan.

Wilfried Bony of the Ivory Coast celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Yaya Toure, left, and Gervinho.

Shinji Okazaki of Japan reacts during the game against Colombia.

Ivory Coast's goalkeeper Boubacar Barry makes a save against Greece.

Boubacar Barry of the Ivory Coast makes a save while Dimitris Salpingidis of Greece tries to take a shot.

Greece's players celebrates scoring against the Ivory Coast.

Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba heads the ball.

Greece's Georgios Samaras controls the ball.

Salomon Kalou of the Ivory Coast challenges Vasilis Torosidis of Greece.

Japan's Yoshito Okubo, bottom, and Colombia's Carlos Valdes vie for the ball.

Referee Pedro Proenca sprays a free kick line during the match between Japan and Colombia.

Japan's goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima fails to stop Colombia from scoring.

Greece's Andreas Samaris, left, fights for the ball with Ivory Coast's Ismael Cheick Tiote.

Ivory Coast's Serge Aurier, left, challenges Greece's Lazaros Christodoulopoulos.

Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast reacts during the game.

Dimitris Salpingidis of Greece, left, and Die Serey of the Ivory Coast compete for the ball.

Orestis Karnezis of Greece takes a goal kick against the Ivory Coast.

Yaya Toure of the Ivory Coast is challenged by Giannis Maniatis, left, and Giorgos Karagounis of Greece.

Colombia's Carlos Valdes, left, vies for the ball with Japan's Shinji Okazaki during a World Cup match in Cuiaba, Brazil.

Jackson Martinez of Colombia controls the ball.

Pablo Armero of Colombia holds up a shirt with the number 100 during the match against Japan.

Colombia's Juan Guillermo Cuadrado celebrates after scoring a penalty.

Greece fans cheer during the game against the Ivory Coast.

An Ivory Coast fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to kickoff.

Colombia fans blow kisses during the game against Japan.

Colombia and Japan fans pose together for a selfie.

Diego Godin of Uruguay, left, celebrates scoring his team's first goal during a match against Italy in Natal, Brazil. Uruguay won 1-0.

Uruguay defender Diego Godin, third left, scores.

Giorgio Chiellini of Italy pulls down his shirt after a clash with Luis Suarez (not pictured), contending that the Uruguay player bit him.

Italy's Marco Parolo, left, and Uruguay's Maximiliano Pereira vie for the ball.

Adam Lallana of England is challenged by Oscar Duarte of Costa Rica during a match at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.

Bryan Ruiz of Costa Rica competes for the ball with Ross Barkley, left, and Adam Lallana of England.

England forward Wayne Rooney, right, reacts after a challenge from Costa Rica defender Junior Diaz.

Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera grabs the ball away from Italy's Marco Parolo.

Frank Lampard of England controls the ball during the match against Costa Rica.

England forward Daniel Sturridge, left, challenges Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas.

Italy midfielder Marco Parolo, left, and Uruguay midfielder Alvaro Gonzalez vie during a match at the Dunas Arena in Natal.

Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio, center, reacts as he is shown a red card by referee Marco Antonio Rodriguez Moreno.

Giorgio Chiellini of Italy and Edinson Cavani of Uruguay tussle.

Italy forward Ciro Immobile, left, vies with Uruguay defender Diego Godin.

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani, left, is fouled by Italy's Leonardo Bonucci in the penalty area.

Midfielder Marco Verratti of Italy heads the ball.

England goalkeeper Ben Foster leaps to catch the ball during the match between Costa Rica and England.

Mario Balotelli of Italy competes for the ball against Cristian Rodriguez, left, and Egidio Arevalo Rios, right, of Uruguay.

Italy defender Andrea Barzagli, left, and Uruguay forward Luis Suarez vie for the ball.

Diego Godin of Uruguay and Ciro Immobile of Italy compete for the ball.

Luis Suarez of Uruguay reacts during a fall.

Andrea Barzagli of Italy challenges Luis Suarez of Uruguay.

Marco Verratti of Italy tackles Cristian Rodriguez of Uruguay.

England defender Luke Shaw jumps over a Costa Rica player while going after the ball.

England midfielder Adam Lallana, right, vies for the ball against Costa Rica forward Bryan Ruiz.

A Uruguay fan holds a cutout of Cristian Rodriguez ahead of the match against Italy.

Italy fans hold up cardboard cutouts of forward Mario Balotelli, left, and midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

England supporters cheer for their team before the match against Costa Rica.

A Costa Rica fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the match against England.

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World Cup: The best photos from June 24

Giorgos Samaras of Greece celebrates scoring his team's second goal on a penalty kick against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, June 24, in Fortaleza, Brazil. Greece won 2-1. Click through the gallery to see all the goals scored so far in the World Cup, which is being held in 12 cities across Brazil.

James Rodriguez of Colombia shoots and scores his team's fourth goal against Japan on June 24 in Cuiaba, Brazil. Colombia won 4-1.

Jackson Martinez of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammate James Rodriguez after scoring his team's third goal against Japan.

Ivory Coast's Wilfried Bony, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Greece.

Jackson Martinez of Colombia shoots and scores his team's second goal against Japan.

Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina lies on the ground after Japan's Shinji Okazaki (not pictured) scored his team's first goal.

Andreas Samaris of Greece scores against the Ivory Coast.

Colombia's Juan Guillermo Cuadrado scores a penalty during the match against Japan.

Uruguay's Diego Godin, second right, scores against Italy on June 24 in Natal, Brazil. Uruguay won 1-0.

Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico fails to stop Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic from scoring on Monday, June 23, in Recife, Brazil. Mexico won 3-1.

Fernandinho of Brazil, right, celebrates with his teammate Ramires after scoring his team's fourth and final goal against Cameroon on June 23 in Brasilia. Brazil won 4-1.

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