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Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Liverpool\u2019s Luis Suarez has been handed an eight-match ban and a \u00a340,000 fine by the Football Association after being found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United\u2019s Patrice Evra.<\/p>\n

The Uruguay striker, 24,\u00a0clashed with the France defender during the 1-1 draw at Anfield on 15th October<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Suarez, who escaped serious sanctions for his handball that prevented Ghana from reaching the World Cup semi finals, could not runaway from the long arm of the law this time.<\/p>\n

Suarez,\u00a0who denied the allegations<\/a>, has 14 days to appeal against the decision.<\/p>\n

The six-day hearing, which concluded on Tuesday, was told Suarez used \u201cinsulting words\u201d, which included a reference to Evra\u2019s colour.<\/p>\n

The FA said the penalty is suspended until after the outcome of any appeal which may be made by Suarez.<\/p>\n

Its statement added: \u201cThe reason for this is to ensure that the penalty does not take effect before any appeal so that Mr Suarez has an effective right of appeal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Piara Powar, executive director of Football Against Racism in Europe (Fare), believes the governing body\u2019s decision is a landmark judgment.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cThis is the first time we have seen an insight into what is said between players on the pitch, and what may have been commonplace between players in the past.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a big moment and I would say that the FA have dealt with this in the right way. They have taken their time and taken independent advice.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo one takes any pleasure from seeing him found guilty like this but it is an interesting judgment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Suarez\u2019s absence will seriously dent Liverpool\u2019s chances this season.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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