According to report, the head of Uruguay's football association has said there is no concrete evidence for Fifa to "truly sanction" Luis Suarez after he was alleged to have bitten the shoulder of the Italian defender - Giorgio Chiellini on Tuesday night's Group D match.
Fifa's independent disciplinary committee had a meeting into Wednesday's night but could not get to any verdict, but will reconvene again on Thursday.
But Wilmar Valdez told Uruguay's Channel 10 television that video evidence shown at the hearing was "not clear". "We understand that there is not sufficient evidence to truly sanction Luis," he said.
Also, a Fifa official has told Sky News Suarez "must face a severe sanction" if found guilty of biting Chiellini.
"If we allow this where will it stop?" he said.
But his country's President, Jose Mujica, has insisted: "I didn't see him bite anyone".
"We didn't choose him to be a philosopher or a mechanic or to have good manners. He's a great player.
"If we're going to take decisions in football based on what TV says, then there are loads of penalties and handballs you have to give that weren't given. So bad luck."
His team mate has also denied the idea that he bite anyone during the match
However, Suarez action was grossly criticized by Uruguay football legend Alcides Ghiggia - the last survivor of the team which defeated Brazil to win the 1950 World Cup.
"Suarez plays well but he has done things that are not normal for a player nor for a soccer game," he said. "I think Fifa can sanction him."
The 27-year-old, banned twice before for biting opposing players, could be expelled from the tournament if found guilty.
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