Liverpool's Suarez banned 8 games for racial abuse
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China.org.cn, December 21, 2011
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A file picture dated 15 October 2011 shows Liverpool's Luis Suarez (L) and Manchester United captain Patrice Evra (R) during an altercation in their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool, Britain. |
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been banned for eight games and fined $62,000 after after being found guilty of directing a racial insult at Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
Evra, who is black, said Suarez referred to his race while insulting him during United's Premier League match at Liverpool on Oct. 15.
An English Football Association panel decided Tuesday that Evra's allegations had been proven.
Liverpool says it's "very surprised and disappointed" with the verdict against the Uruguay forward.
Suarez is expected to appeal against the decision with the suspension not starting until after it has concluded.
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