Suarez verdict

[getborn]

8 matches.
40k fine.

thats rough.

[Lucas is god]

Liverpool Football Club is very surprised and disappointed with the decision of the Football Association Commission to find Luis Suarez guilty of the charges against him.

We look forward to the publication of the Commission's Judgment. We will study the detailed reasons of the Commission once they become available, but reserve our right to appeal or take any other course of action we feel appropriate with regards to this situation.

We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone when no-one else on the field of play - including Evra's own Manchester United teammates and all the match officials - heard the alleged conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth while a corner kick was about to be taken.

The Club takes extremely seriously the fight against all forms of discrimination and has a long and successful track record in work relating to anti-racist activity and social inclusion. We remain committed to this ideal and equality for all, irrespective of a person's background.

LFC considers racism in any form to be unacceptable - without compromise. It is our strong held belief, having gone over the facts of the case, that Luis Suarez did not commit any racist act. It is also our opinion that the accusation by this particular player was not credible - certainly no more credible than his prior unfounded accusations.

It is key to note that Patrice Evra himself in his written statement in this case said 'I don't think that Luis Suarez is racist'. The FA in their opening remarks accepted that Luis Suarez was not racist.

Luis himself is of a mixed race family background as his grandfather was black. He has been personally involved since the 2010 World Cup in a charitable project which uses sport to encourage solidarity amongst people of different backgrounds with the central theme that the colour of a person's skin does not matter; they can all play together as a team.

He has played with black players and mixed with their families whilst with the Uruguay national side and was Captain at Ajax Amsterdam of a team with a proud multi-cultural profile, many of whom became good friends.

It seems incredible to us that a player of mixed heritage should be accused and found guilty in the way he has based on the evidence presented. We do not recognise the way in which Luis Suarez has been characterised.

It appears to us that the FA were determined to bring charges against Luis Suarez, even before interviewing him at the beginning of November. Nothing we have heard in the course of the hearing has changed our view that Luis Suarez is innocent of the charges brought against him and we will provide Luis with whatever support he now needs to clear his name.

We would also like to know when the FA intend to charge Patrice Evra with making abusive remarks to an opponent after he admitted himself in his evidence to insulting Luis Suarez in Spanish in the most objectionable of terms. Luis, to his credit, actually told the FA he had not heard the insult.

Author: Liverpool FC

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-n ... t-20-12-11


I fully expect him to get off on appeal. Will be interesting to see how they handle the John Terry case now.

[Chaos]

but he was innocent

[totsreds08]

What an absolute joke. He better get off on the appeal otherwise it shows how corrupt the FA are

[Facts and Stats]

I fully expect all the idiots, juveniles, uneducated etc to go on about him being a cheat etc, but this is a truly bizarre case with an even more bizarre outcome.

The LFC statement shows we are not accepting it.

Mr Grabner may well be needed again.

[Jimbob]

I fully expect all the idiots, juveniles, uneducated etc to go on about him being a cheat etc, but this is a truly bizarre case with an even more bizarre outcome.

The LFC statement shows we are not accepting it.

Mr Grabner may well be needed again.

So it looks like Liverpool's season is over before the turn of year yet again doesn't it?

[Jimbob]

Suarez was unaware language that is acceptable in Uruguay is viewed as racist in Europe

I was quite surprised to hear this actually. I didn't realise Liverpool had purchased him directly from South America. I was under the impression he'd spent a bit of time in The Netherlands?

[BlackBrian_7]

Suarez was unaware language that is acceptable in Uruguay is viewed as racist in Europe

I was quite surprised to hear this actually. I didn't realise Liverpool had purchased him directly from South America. I was under the impression he'd spent a bit of time in The Netherlands?

On this basis could the commission then be accused of being racist as they haven't been culturally sensitive enough to South Americans.

Still this verdict is baffling to say the least and the report would want to be fairly water tight when it is released.

[Derek]

Well deserved, racist scum bag.....Bye bye Liverpool.

[Nice One Cyril]

Ouch. That's ridiculous. Only a few people really know what was said, so I won't pass comment on that, but 8 matches for a verbal insult, you'd get less than that for beating him with a baseball bat.

[Derek]

They obviously had strong evidence.....As for the tw@t above calling the FA corrupt.....bore off you mug!

[The Kop]

LFC Statement:

Liverpool Football Club is very surprised and disappointed with the decision of the Football Association Commission to find Luis Suarez guilty of the charges against him.

We look forward to the publication of the Commission's Judgment. We will study the detailed reasons of the Commission once they become available, but reserve our right to appeal or take any other course of action we feel appropriate with regards to this situation.

We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone when no-one else on the field of play - including Evra's own Manchester United teammates and all the match officials - heard the alleged conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth while a corner kick was about to be taken.

The Club takes extremely seriously the fight against all forms of discrimination and has a long and successful track record in work relating to anti-racist activity and social inclusion. We remain committed to this ideal and equality for all, irrespective of a person's background.

LFC considers racism in any form to be unacceptable - without compromise. It is our strong held belief, having gone over the facts of the case, that Luis Suarez did not commit any racist act. It is also our opinion that the accusation by this particular player was not credible - certainly no more credible than his prior unfounded accusations.

It is key to note that Patrice Evra himself in his written statement in this case said 'I don't think that Luis Suarez is racist'. The FA in their opening remarks accepted that Luis Suarez was not racist.

Luis himself is of a mixed race family background as his grandfather was black. He has been personally involved since the 2010 World Cup in a charitable project which uses sport to encourage solidarity amongst people of different backgrounds with the central theme that the colour of a person's skin does not matter; they can all play together as a team.

He has played with black players and mixed with their families whilst with the Uruguay national side and was Captain at Ajax Amsterdam of a team with a proud multi-cultural profile, many of whom became good friends.

It seems incredible to us that a player of mixed heritage should be accused and found guilty in the way he has based on the evidence presented. We do not recognise the way in which Luis Suarez has been characterised.

It appears to us that the FA were determined to bring charges against Luis Suarez, even before interviewing him at the beginning of November. Nothing we have heard in the course of the hearing has changed our view that Luis Suarez is innocent of the charges brought against him and we will provide Luis with whatever support he now needs to clear his name.

We would also like to know when the FA intend to charge Patrice Evra with making abusive remarks to an opponent after he admitted himself in his evidence to insulting Luis Suarez in Spanish in the most objectionable of terms. Luis, to his credit, actually told the FA he had not heard the insult.

[The Kop]

They obviously had strong evidence.....As for the tw@t above calling the FA corrupt.....bore off you mug!

STRONG EVIDENCE?????????
It was Evra's word against Suarez’s!

FA tw@ts call stands. By calling Luis a racist over this, they’ve pretty much called every Spanish speaker on the planet who uses this word a racist too.

[Derek]

Yawn.....

[BlackBrian_7]

They obviously had strong evidence.....As for the tw@t above calling the FA corrupt.....bore off you mug!

STRONG EVIDENCE?????????
It was Evra's word against Suarez’s!

FA tw@ts call stands. By calling Luis a racist over this, they’ve pretty much called every Spanish speaker on the planet who uses this word a racist too.

It's harder than it looks trying to have a reasoned dialogue with an idiot.

You would probably find it less frustrating trying to catch a Tropical Cyclone with a Butterfly Net.

[totsreds08]

Thank God Suarez is banned. My team might have a chance at a top 5 place now

Thought so

[Derek]

Boring....Good luck making the top 8!

[The Kop]

Can of worms as predicted:

Mario Ballotelli: The FA are willing to ban someone based on one persons claim, with no video evidence? In that case, the whole ManU squad racially abused me

[Derek]

Lets all take note of the biggest douche in footballs opinion

[totsreds08]

Ah balotelli

[LFTWNG11]

Can of worms as predicted:

Mario Ballotelli: The FA are willing to ban someone based on one persons claim, with no video evidence? In that case, the whole ManU squad racially abused me

And this is why I own an Italy top with Balotelli on the back.

No doubt bacon face will be loving the verdict.

[ozzie owl]

Liverpool appeal to FA, penalty halved?

[Del Boca Vista]

They obviously had strong evidence.....As for the tw@t above calling the FA corrupt.....bore off you mug!

you are clueless mate, enjoy your crappy life

[Le King]

Manchester United and liverpool rivalry aside

There should be no racism in football or any sport


But then again

[Derek]

They obviously had strong evidence.....As for the tw@t above calling the FA corrupt.....bore off you mug!

you are clueless mate, enjoy your crappy life

Haha, nice one mate.

[Chelsea4thewin]

what a joke, Evra pulling the race card again, please

[totsreds08]

They obviously had strong evidence.....As for the tw@t above calling the FA corrupt.....bore off you mug!

How is it not? Rooney kicked someone and successfully won his appeal when he shouldn't have. Violent contact + red card = 3 games. The FA broke their backs to win that appeal.

[Derek]

LOL. The FA trying to help their home nation out.......How silly of them....

[totsreds08]

LOL. The FA trying to help their home nation out.......How silly of them....

Not a good look for them. They should be fair, not bias to their own country you moron

[Derek]

Rooney fouled someone, he didn't racially abuse them!