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Are the FA right to ban Liverpool striker Luis Suarez for eight matches after the Patrice Evra racism row?
After the lengthy suspension and £40,000 fine, we want to know what you think about the decision that has been reached after much controversy and debate over the case
20 Dec 2011 20:45:00
The Football Association have handed Liverpool striker Luis Suarez an eight-match ban and a fine of £40,000 after he was found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
The Uruguayan was involved in a clash with the Frenchman during the match between the two sides at Anfield on October 15, with the United man pursuing a complaint after the match.
An independent regulatory commission announced on Tuesday that Evra's allegations against Suarez were proven and that the player, who denies the allegations being made against him, has two weeks to appeal against the decision and resulting punishment.
Already since the decision emerged, Liverpool have issued a robust statement saying they are very surprised and disappointed that the player has been found guilty of the allegations and have declared they will support all attempts to clear his name.
Goal.com wants to know what you think about the astonishing news which has broken in a saga that still does not look like it is going to come to an end any time soon.
Do you think the verdict is absolutely right, or should Suarez have been banned for even longer after what has emerged?
Alternatively, do you may feel that the ban is far too long or that he should not have even been found guilty at all in the first place?
Let us know your views by voting in our poll and by leaving a comment below. You can also engage with us and other readers on the Goal.com Facebook page and on Twitter. The best comments and the results of our poll will be published in the days ahead.
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The Uruguayan was involved in a clash with the Frenchman during the match between the two sides at Anfield on October 15, with the United man pursuing a complaint after the match.
An independent regulatory commission announced on Tuesday that Evra's allegations against Suarez were proven and that the player, who denies the allegations being made against him, has two weeks to appeal against the decision and resulting punishment.
Already since the decision emerged, Liverpool have issued a robust statement saying they are very surprised and disappointed that the player has been found guilty of the allegations and have declared they will support all attempts to clear his name.
Goal.com wants to know what you think about the astonishing news which has broken in a saga that still does not look like it is going to come to an end any time soon.
Do you think the verdict is absolutely right, or should Suarez have been banned for even longer after what has emerged?
Alternatively, do you may feel that the ban is far too long or that he should not have even been found guilty at all in the first place?
HAVE YOUR SAY
Let us know your views by voting in our poll and by leaving a comment below. You can also engage with us and other readers on the Goal.com Facebook page and on Twitter. The best comments and the results of our poll will be published in the days ahead.
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| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
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Goal.com Poll
Poll runs from 20 Dec 2011 to 22 Dec 2011
Poll runs from 20 Dec 2011 to 22 Dec 2011
Are the FA right to ban Luis Suarez for eight matches?
Not at all - he shouldn't have been found guilty
44.1%
Yes - the verdict is spot on
24.42%
No - the ban is too long
18.71%
No - the ban is too short
12.78%
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