Wow. In FIFA terms that is heavy stuff. Four months when he may not even enter a stadium or train with his club AND nine international matches, beginning immediately. I daresay there will be much whining about it. Personally, I don't think FIFA had any choice if they wanted to retain anyone's respect. Nor do I have any problem with the punishment - he chose to bite, he's done it before and both Liverpool and Uruguay knew that when they picked him. Whatever the consequences for them, they made an informed choice.