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Match ban for Suarez 利物浦前锋被禁赛

Liverpool's Luis Suarez has been handed an eight-match ban 禁赛八场and a £40,000 fine by the Football Association after being found guilty of racially abusing 种族歧视 Manchester United's Patrice Evra.

Match ban for Suarez 利物浦前锋被禁赛

Luis Suarez playing for Liverpool

The Uruguay striker, 24, clashed 发生冲突with the France defender during the 1-1 draw at Anfield on 15 October. Suarez, who denied the allegations 否认指控, has 14 days to appeal against the decision. He said on Twitter: "Today is a very difficult and painful day for me and my family. Thanks for all the support."

Today is a very difficult and painful day for me and my family. Thanks for all the support.

Luis Suarez on Twitter

Liverpool, who had backed 支持 their player throughout the case, said the club was "very surprised" by the decision, while manager Kenny Dalglish said on Twitter that he was "very disappointed". The Reds boss added: "This is the time when Luis Suarez needs our full support. Let's not let him walk alone."The six-day hearing 听证会 was told Suarez used "insulting words 骂人的词语", which included a reference to Evra's colour.

This is the time when Luis Suarez needs our full support. Let's not let him walk alone.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish

A Liverpool statement said: "We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone. "No one else on the field of play - including Evra's own Manchester United team-mates and all the match officials - heard the alleged 所谓的 conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop(英俚)体育场里的观众席 goalmouth.