Suarez Gets Eight-Game Ban For Racial Abuse

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been given an eight-game ban after the Football Association found he racially abused Manchester United's Patrice Evra during a match.

The Liverpool striker was also fined £40,000 for the incident on October 15.

The Football Association (FA) said that it found "a charge of misconduct against Luis Suarez proven".

It said the 24-year-old Uruguay international had "used insulting words towards Mr Evra during the match" and that "the insulting words used by Mr Suarez included a reference to Mr Evra's colour."

After the FA hearing Suarez tweeted: "Today is a very difficult and painful day for both me and my family. Thanks for all the support, I'll keep working!"

In response to the ruling Liverpool Football Club released a statement saying: "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."

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