Evra accuses Suarez of racism

[Neil Young]

Peter Flanagan?

It's obviously General Pat Fan.

He's in the Salvation Army.

[Shaggy]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/dec/14/fa-luis-suarez-patrice-evra-racism?CMP=twt_gu

Luis Suárez and Patrice Evra racism case: FA hearing begins in secrecy

• Disciplinary case into claims against Suárez is under way
• Case set to last two days, with both players giving evidence

Daniel Taylor
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 14 December 2011 14.30 GMT

Luis Suárez's disciplinary hearing for allegedly racially abusing Patrice Evra has begun in secrecy, the Guardian can reveal.

The case is expected to last two days, with Suárez and Evra both giving evidence to determine the chain of events that has led to the Liverpool striker facing a long ban if he is found guilty.

Evra claims that Suárez used a racist word "at least ten times" during Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Anfield on 15 October. Suárez denies the allegations and has been given Liverpool's full backing as he tries to overturn a case that threatens to have huge ramifications for the club's season.

The hearing centres on a disputed version of what was said between the two players. Suárez has admitted words were exchanged but the Uruguayan's defence is understood to focus on the nuances of the Spanish language and cultural differences, arguing that what he said would not be considered offensive for someone of his background in South America.

The complexities of the case have led the FA to look closely at the semantics issue and explain why the case is expected to take longer than usual.

[billy_mac]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...ism?CMP=twt_gu

This is going to end badly with semantics being brought into it, nothing ever good came out of the use of that word.

[Chris]

He'll get a 6 game ban with another 6 suspended, then they'll go oh look, you stuck your finger up at Fulham fans, your suspended ban comes in now. Not that im paranoid of course.

[RichC]

and what about Terry? He's clearly seen using the words and yet nothing so far.

The FA are ****ing joke, as Kenny said they talk about principles and good behaviour whilst getting a reduced ban as it suits their aims.

[Shaggy]

henrywinter Henry Winter
FA confirms Suarez disciplinary case has started. 3-man panel. Main evidence being heard tomorrow, judgement possibly Friday #lfc #mufc

[Chris]

Villa suddenly looks very tough without Gerrard, Lucas and Suarez!!

[Jack D Rips]

This is going to end badly with semantics being brought into it, nothing ever good came out of the use of that word.

Are you anti semantic?

[Lee]

I've a bad feeling about this.

[Jack D Rips]

and what about Terry? He's clearly seen using the words and yet nothing so far.

The FA are ****ing joke, as Kenny said they talk about principles and good behaviour whilst getting a reduced ban as it suits their aims.

For the 1000th time, Terry's case is in the hands of the Metropolitan police. The FA cant act until they make a decision.

[Jack D Rips]

Im actually feeling pretty optimistic on this one. Why is Evra giving evidence at the hearing? He already gave his evidence and Luis was charged based on that.

[Chrono]

Are you anti semantic?

Very good.

[billy_mac]

Are you anti semantic?

Gulity as charged

[Chris]

Nice to see Daniel Taylor breaking the latest news again, 99% of the stuff on this case has come from him the chief Man Utd arse lick and Ferguson accuses us of drip feeding!

[Shaggy]

Nice to see Daniel Taylor breaking the latest news again, 99% of the stuff on this case has come from him the chief Man Utd arse lick and Ferguson accuses us of drip feeding!