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Liverpool not appealing. I thought they were in the room and were 100% behind Suarez? And he was completely innocent? Blinded by arrogance and devotion to a striker who has been with them for less than 12 months, damaging their reputation and history.

Well done Liverpool. You couldn't have played this incident any worst.
 
Joel` said:
Liverpool not appealing. I thought they were in the room and were 100% behind Suarez? And he was completely innocent? Blinded by arrogance and devotion to a striker who has been with them for less than 12 months, damaging their reputation and history.

Well done Liverpool. You couldn't have played this incident any worst.
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Made themselfs look very stupid here, the whole statement and the t-shirt wearing backing from day one to this.
 
It doesn't mean that the club is not supporting Suárez, tho. But I think they're doing it in the right way by not appealing.

The Fulham incident and this racism accusation was enough. He now has enough time to put his head back into playing football (just saying: his last games hasn't been good lately)

Just hope he comes back in a better shape and a better mind.
 
Statement from Liverpool FC


It is our strongly held conviction that the Football Association and the panel it selected constructed a highly subjective case against Luis Suarez based on an accusation that was ultimately unsubstantiated.
The FA and the panel chose to consistently and methodically accept and embrace arguments leading to a set of conclusions that found Mr. Suarez to "probably" be guilty while in the same manner deciding to completely dismiss the testimony that countered their overall suppositions.
Mr. Evra was deemed to be credible in spite of admitting that he himself used insulting and threatening words towards Luis and that his initial charge as to the word used was somehow a mistake.

The facts in this case were that an accusation was made, a rebuttal was given and there was video of the match. The remaining facts came from testimony of people who did not corroborate any accusation made by Mr. Evra.

In its determination to prove its conclusions to the public through a clearly subjective 115-page document, the FA panel has damaged the reputation of one the Premier League's best players, deciding he should be punished and banned for perhaps a quarter of a season. This case has also provided a template in which a club's rival can bring about a significant ban for a top player without anything beyond an accusation.

Nevertheless, there are ultimately larger issues than whether or not Luis Suarez has been treated fairly by the Football Association in this matter. There are important points we want to make today that overshadow what has occurred during the past two months.

The issue of race in sports, as in other industries, has a very poor history. Far too often, and in far too many countries, the issues of racism and discrimination have been covered over or ignored.

In America, where Liverpool ownership resides, there was a shameful bigotry that prevented black athletes from competing at the highest levels for decades.

English football has led the world in welcoming all nationalities and creeds into its Premier League and its leagues below, and Liverpool Football Club itself has been a leader in taking a progressive stance on issues of race and inclusion. The Luis Suarez case has to end so that the Premier League, the Football Association and the Club can continue the progress that has been made and will continue to be made and not risk a perception, at least by some, that would diminish our commitment on these issues.

Liverpool Football Club have supported Luis Suarez because we fundamentally do not believe that Luis on that day - or frankly any other - did or would engage in a racist act. Notably, his actions on and off the pitch with his teammates and in the community have demonstrated his belief that all athletes can play together and that the colour of a person's skin is irrelevant.

Continuing a fight for justice in this particular case beyond today would only obscure the fact that the Club wholeheartedly supports the efforts of the Football Association, the Football League and the Premier League to put an end to any form of racism in English football.

It is time to put the Luis Suarez matter to rest and for all of us, going forward, to work together to stamp out racism in every form both inside and outside the sport.


It is for this reason that we will not appeal the eight-game suspension of Luis Suarez.
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http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/statement-from-liverpool-fc


Right decision honestly. Wouldn't want the ban to get extended.
 
CJACKO11 said:
Made themselfs look very stupid here, the whole statement and the t-shirt wearing backing from day one to this.
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that attitude was not stupid, tho.
he did it wrong, ok.
not appealing, ok.

but support is never stupid.
 
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nrflns said:
that attitude were not stupid, tho.
he did it wrong, ok.
not appealing, ok.

but support is never stupid.
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They backed him because they believed he wasn't guilty so to pull out now says it all.
 
nrflns said:
It doesn't mean that the club is not supporting Suárez, tho. But I think they're doing it in the right way by not appealing.

The Fulham incident and this racism accusation was enough. He now has enough time to put his head back into playing football (just saying: his last games hasn't been good lately)

Just hope he comes back in a better shape and a better mind.
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But it shouldnt have even got this far, club handled it immensely badly, should have got on with it in the first place, but the shirt thing and trying to disparage evra, well below what i expect from liverpool, and Dalglish in particular. The club has not come out well from thius, even ignoring the terrible way the media has portrayed this
 
"During those days I understood more than ever what 'You'll Never Walk Alone' means." Suárez.
 
Quote from Suarez:

I will carry out the suspension with the resignation of someone who hasn't done anything wrong and who feels extremely upset by the events. I do feel sorry for the fans and for my team mates whom I will not be able to help during the next month. It will be a very difficult time for me."
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So as Liverpool, I'm done with this subject as well.

Walk on and there's a great match in about an hour to focus.
 
Mike. said:
But it shouldnt have even got this far, club handled it immensely badly, should have got on with it in the first place, but the shirt thing and trying to disparage evra, well below what i expect from liverpool, and Dalglish in particular. The club has not come out well from thius, even ignoring the terrible way the media has portrayed this
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Actually I think it was Evra who's got too far with it.
Personal opinion, just that.
 
Luis Suarez:


Hello everyone,

First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all the support I've received these past few weeks. To my family, friends, mates of Uruguayan team and its staff and of course to the Liverpool F.C. (workers, coaches, managers, my teammates, and all who are part of the day-to-day life of this great club), and, of course, all the fans who never once allowed me to feel alone for even a single second throughout all of this. These past days, I have felt the meaning of that support more than ever: You never walk alone.

As many of you know, I was born into a humble family in a working-class neighborhood of a small country. But born and raised with the values of respect, politeness, and sacrifice. My family, from the very first club where I started playing up until my move to Europe, have instilled the values that have shaped the person I am today. Let me be absolutely clear: I've never -- ever -- had a single racial problem with any team mate, player, or person with a skin color or race different from my own. Never.

As a result, I am very upset about what has been said about me in recent weeks, all of which have been very far from the truth. This is further compounded by the helplessness I feel for not having done anything yet being accused of something I did not nor would ever do. In my country, the Spanish word for “black” is a term commonly used and does not symbolise any disrespect, let alone racism. Everything that has been said beyond that is completely and utterly false.

I will comply with the sanction, but with the acquiescence of someone who has not done anything and who feels extremely upset about what has transpired. I’m sorry for the fans and for the teammates who I will not be able to assist in this coming month. This will be very difficult for me.

My only wish is to get back to the stadium and do what I like most again, that is, to play football.

Thank you all very much,
YNWA
Luis Alberto Suarez.​
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What a lad :wub:
 
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