Andre Villas-Boas on Suarez Ban | 21.12.2011
- 10 years ago
Luis Suarez was last night given an eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra, sparking a furious response by Liverpool to the FA's ruling.
Evra had reportedly pushed away Suárez's hand when the Uruguayan attempted to pat him on the head and used words to the Liverpool player along the lines of: "Don't touch me, you South American." Liverpool have asked the FA to issue the same charges that have now led to Suárez's reputation being tarnished.
The FA's hearing, that began last Wednesday, had ruled that Suárez used "insulting words" that "included a reference to Mr Evra's colour". The full written reasons will be provided to Liverpool in the next few days and they will have 14 days to appeal. However, if they were to lose an appeal Suárez could potentially face an even longer ban. In the meantime Suárez is set to play in the league fixture at Wigan Athletic on Wednesday.
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says John Terry retains his full support as he faces allegations of racial abuse.
The Crown Prosecution Service will reveal whether Terry will be charged over claims he abused QPR's Anton Ferdinand in October.
The Blues and England defender has denied the claims and Villas-Boas has offered fresh backing to his captain.
"The only thing I know is that I'll be fully supportive of John Terry," said Villas-Boas.
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Evra had reportedly pushed away Suárez's hand when the Uruguayan attempted to pat him on the head and used words to the Liverpool player along the lines of: "Don't touch me, you South American." Liverpool have asked the FA to issue the same charges that have now led to Suárez's reputation being tarnished.
The FA's hearing, that began last Wednesday, had ruled that Suárez used "insulting words" that "included a reference to Mr Evra's colour". The full written reasons will be provided to Liverpool in the next few days and they will have 14 days to appeal. However, if they were to lose an appeal Suárez could potentially face an even longer ban. In the meantime Suárez is set to play in the league fixture at Wigan Athletic on Wednesday.
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says John Terry retains his full support as he faces allegations of racial abuse.
The Crown Prosecution Service will reveal whether Terry will be charged over claims he abused QPR's Anton Ferdinand in October.
The Blues and England defender has denied the claims and Villas-Boas has offered fresh backing to his captain.
"The only thing I know is that I'll be fully supportive of John Terry," said Villas-Boas.
/football on Youtube brings you the latest football news, transfer rumours and footballing gossip from the English Premier League and European Champions League.
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