Former Venezuelan international Juan Arango given two game suspension for biting opponent

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Arango has been suspended for two games for this bite on Zavala

Mexico City, April 8 (IANS) Former Venezuela international Juan Arango has been suspended for two matches for biting an opponent in the Mexican football league last weekend.

A local disciplinary commission banned the veteran Tijuana playmaker after television images showed he bit Monterrey midfielder Jesus Zavala on the left shoulder during a game on Saturday, reports Xinhua.

Tijuana officials said on Tuesday the club also punished Arango for his actions, but they did not specify what the punishment was.

The 34-year-old Arango, who played for Mallorca in Spain and Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany, represented Venezuela in five Copa America tournaments.

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