Here's the FA statement , which confirms the finding that "Mr Suarez used insulting words towards Mr Evra," and that, "the insulting words used by Mr Suarez included a reference to Mr Evra's colour.
The ban is subject to an appeal, which following the release of this reaction statement from Liverpool, appears highly likely. The official line from the club is one of outrage, at what they deem an "extraordinary" judgement. The FA will provide full written justification for its ruling in due course, but Liverpool are clearly under the impression Suarez has been punished on the basis of Evra's testimony alone.
It is this element of the case that has promoted the notion amongst Suarez sympathizers that the FA has conducted a " witch hunt " for the Uruguayan. Liverpool have also questioned the credibility of Evra's testimony , referencing his unproven allegation of racism against a groundsman at Chelsea in Moreover, they have asked the FA why charges against the Frenchman haven't followed his testimony in the case, which the club claim included Evra admitting to "insulting Luis Suarez in Spanish in the most objectionable of terms.
Liverpool feel The FA reached a verdict on Suarez before hearing his version of events, and thus deemed him guilty right from the start.
But they have also sometimes judged me on things that aren't true, such as the racism thing. The others were actions when it was me who did wrong. I accepted that and begged forgiveness, but the racism thing, when I was accused without evidence, that did upset me. Suarez was keen to say that the Chiellini bite, as well as other similar incidents involving opponents when playing for Ajax and Liverpool in the past, were mistakes which he had accepted were wrong.
I found it hard to take in and to realise what I had done. I just wanted to be with my wife and children, who supported me through that time. I didn't want to listen to anybody, or speak to anybody. I didn't want to accept it. Suarez said he had been able to leave Anfield happy as he had won the European Golden Boot last season an award shared with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo , and been the leader who returned Liverpool to the Champions League.
I appreciate all the work the team did. But I missed six matches and scored all those goals in the Premier League without being the penalty-taker. Getting back into the Champions League was another target I had in mind. While having just played a few friendly games for club and country during his ban, Suarez said he was now anxious to get back to competitive action.
I want to show the fans that I want to be a success at Barca and to help my teammates as much as I can. Suarez further admitted that it had been difficult being on the sidelines watching his teammates compete. However, the Frenchman explains in an extraordinary episode of UTD Podcast that it was difficult for him to show restraint during the clash in the draw on Merseyside, which ultimately resulted in an eight-game suspension for the Uruguayan striker.
Straight away, we went to see the referee and I told him what had happened. I told him what had happened and the next day, boom… Patrice Evra in the papers.
I thought it was just to the referee. For two months, I had security everywhere I went. They were sleeping in front of my house. Everywhere I went, the security followed me.
He said they made a big mistake that day and he apologised. It really touched me and now I will respect Liverpool as a football club because, when this happened, I was really disappointed with the club. I received an email from the chairman of Liverpool apologising for what happened nine years ago. He said I was welcome to come to Liverpool if I need anything.
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