Poyet comes out in support of Suarez again and backs fellow Uruguayan 'to the death'
Gus Poyet has branded the eight-match ban handed out to Luis Suarez as 'incredible' and says he backs his fellow Uruguayan 'to the death'.
The Liverpool striker has been banned for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
Suarez was handed his huge suspension and £40,000 fine on Tuesday night after the ruling by an FA independent regulatory commission.
Row: Luis Suarez (left) and Patrice Evra clashed as United and Liverpool drew
Row: Luis Suarez (left) and Patrice Evra clashed as United and Liverpool drew
The Liverpool striker is expected to appeal the punishment, with his defence claiming that due to cultural differences he was unaware that language acceptable in his country was viewed as racist in Europe.
Sportsmail understands Suarez told the commission, which also included former Sunderland manager Denis Smith and Sheffield and Hallamshire FA chairman Brian Jones, that he addressed Evra using the word ‘negrito’.
Full support: Brighton boss Gus Poyet says he backs Suarez 'to the death'
Full support: Brighton boss Gus Poyet says he backs Suarez 'to the death'
Poyet, manager of Brighton, said Suarez had suffered from cultural differences between England and Uruguay - and that in the South American country people were referred to as 'blacks' in an affectionate way.
He also attacked Evra, saying the French player was 'no saint'.
Poyet told Ultimas Noticias newspaper in Uruguay: 'The ban is incredible, shocking, it's disproportionate. I back Luis to death.
'Things have happened before with Evra. He is not a saint. He is a controversial player.
'I don't know in which world we are going to live in from now on people. People will accuse each other of anything.
'Suarez just arrived [in the Premier League] and there are things that he has to learn when you are in another country because they might be normal in your country but perhaps they are not considered that way in other parts of the world.
'I have tried to explain that we live with coloured people in Uruguay. We share different experiences with them.
'We play football, we share parties. We are born, we grow up and we die with them. We call them 'blacks' in a natural way, even in an affectionate way.
'That is the way we were brought up. We are integrated and there are no problems from either side.
Warning: PFA chief executive Gordan Taylor
Warning: PFA chief executive Gordan Taylor
'I've explained how the Uruguay people and the South Americans experience these situations with coloured people. I've been many years in England and I understand them. I know how to deal with it, but Luis has only recently arrived here.'
Uruguay's national director of sports, Ernesto Irurueta, called the ban 'exaggerated, absurd and out of place.'
Uruguay's head coach Oscar Tabarez said he would continue to support Suarez.
Flashpoint: Suarez was charged with abusing Evra at Anfield
Flashpoint: Suarez was charged with abusing Evra at Anfield
Tabarez said: 'He has out full support and solidarity because seen from a distance this seems like an excessive punishment.'
And his international team-mates have also come out in support of Suarez.
Uruguay captain Diego Lugano said: 'I can't believe it. They're making a big mistake. It's obvious that in England there's a racism problem they're trying to eradicate, and that's good, but this sentence has no solid arguments.
'Luis is a victim. I can't understand how a player like Evra can do this. He's breaking all the codes of football.
'We all know what kind of person Luis is and the values he has.'
Another Uruguayan, Lazio winger Alvaro Gonzalez said: 'All of us who know Luis, we know that if he made this remark it wasn't (meant to be) insulting.
'We Uruguayans, and more so in football, use terms that can be wrongly interpreted by people from other places...it's not a reason to call a Uruguayan a racist.
'Maybe we end up paying for entering other, perhaps more closed cultures and which surely have discriminated against Evra at some moment for him to feel attacked in this situation.'
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor believes Suarez should have been told what is right and wrong as soon as he arrived in England.
Man in the middle: Ref Andre Marriner had to speak to Evra and Suarez at Anfield
He said: 'This is a situation involving two of our biggest clubs and a very sensitive time and it reiterates the message we want to get out.
‘We are a multicultural society and a cosmopolitan league and players must have equal respect for people regardless of their nationality or skin colour.
‘You can understand Liverpool being upset as they are a top quality club with a top quality manager but perhaps it is a timely reminder that players new to this country need to be advised about what is unacceptable.’
Taylor added that Suarez’s hefty punishment was an key message especially after the outcry at FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s remarks - later retracted - that racism on the pitch should be settled by a handshake.
Ban: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez faces an eight-match suspension
Ban: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez faces an eight-match suspension
'This was an independent commission experienced in law and football and they must have had compelling evidence, and it sends out a very strong message to the rest of the world.
‘I understand the point about cultural differences but if you come to this country all players have to abide by not just the laws of the game but the laws of the land as well.
‘Referring to someone’s skin colour has got to be offensive - it’s self-evident. No one can say the FA have ducked this issue and bearing in mind outcry in this country over Sepp Blatter’s remarks it sends out an important message.
‘This is a timely reminder that the FA, the PFA and the clubs to continue education programmes particularly for players coming from abroad that it is never right to make reference to a person’s skin colour or nationality.’
Gus Poyet has branded the eight-match ban handed out to Luis Suarez as 'incredible' and says he backs his fellow Uruguayan 'to the death'.
The Liverpool striker has been banned for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
Suarez was handed his huge suspension and £40,000 fine on Tuesday night after the ruling by an FA independent regulatory commission.
Row: Luis Suarez (left) and Patrice Evra clashed as United and Liverpool drew
Row: Luis Suarez (left) and Patrice Evra clashed as United and Liverpool drew
The Liverpool striker is expected to appeal the punishment, with his defence claiming that due to cultural differences he was unaware that language acceptable in his country was viewed as racist in Europe.
Sportsmail understands Suarez told the commission, which also included former Sunderland manager Denis Smith and Sheffield and Hallamshire FA chairman Brian Jones, that he addressed Evra using the word ‘negrito’.
Full support: Brighton boss Gus Poyet says he backs Suarez 'to the death'
Full support: Brighton boss Gus Poyet says he backs Suarez 'to the death'
Poyet, manager of Brighton, said Suarez had suffered from cultural differences between England and Uruguay - and that in the South American country people were referred to as 'blacks' in an affectionate way.
He also attacked Evra, saying the French player was 'no saint'.
Poyet told Ultimas Noticias newspaper in Uruguay: 'The ban is incredible, shocking, it's disproportionate. I back Luis to death.
'Things have happened before with Evra. He is not a saint. He is a controversial player.
'I don't know in which world we are going to live in from now on people. People will accuse each other of anything.
'Suarez just arrived [in the Premier League] and there are things that he has to learn when you are in another country because they might be normal in your country but perhaps they are not considered that way in other parts of the world.
'I have tried to explain that we live with coloured people in Uruguay. We share different experiences with them.
'We play football, we share parties. We are born, we grow up and we die with them. We call them 'blacks' in a natural way, even in an affectionate way.
'That is the way we were brought up. We are integrated and there are no problems from either side.
Warning: PFA chief executive Gordan Taylor
Warning: PFA chief executive Gordan Taylor
'I've explained how the Uruguay people and the South Americans experience these situations with coloured people. I've been many years in England and I understand them. I know how to deal with it, but Luis has only recently arrived here.'
Uruguay's national director of sports, Ernesto Irurueta, called the ban 'exaggerated, absurd and out of place.'
Uruguay's head coach Oscar Tabarez said he would continue to support Suarez.
Flashpoint: Suarez was charged with abusing Evra at Anfield
Flashpoint: Suarez was charged with abusing Evra at Anfield
Tabarez said: 'He has out full support and solidarity because seen from a distance this seems like an excessive punishment.'
And his international team-mates have also come out in support of Suarez.
Uruguay captain Diego Lugano said: 'I can't believe it. They're making a big mistake. It's obvious that in England there's a racism problem they're trying to eradicate, and that's good, but this sentence has no solid arguments.
WHAT LIVERPOOL SAID:
Liverpool Football Club is very surprised and disappointed with the decision.
We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone.
LFC considers racism in any form to be unacceptable — without compromise. It is our strong held belief that Luis Suarez did not commit any racist act.
It seems incredible to us that a player of mixed heritage should be accused and found guilty in the way he has based on the evidence presented.
It appears to us that the FA were determined to bring charges against Luis Suarez, even before interviewing him.
Liverpool Football Club is very surprised and disappointed with the decision.
We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone.
LFC considers racism in any form to be unacceptable — without compromise. It is our strong held belief that Luis Suarez did not commit any racist act.
It seems incredible to us that a player of mixed heritage should be accused and found guilty in the way he has based on the evidence presented.
It appears to us that the FA were determined to bring charges against Luis Suarez, even before interviewing him.
'We all know what kind of person Luis is and the values he has.'
Another Uruguayan, Lazio winger Alvaro Gonzalez said: 'All of us who know Luis, we know that if he made this remark it wasn't (meant to be) insulting.
'We Uruguayans, and more so in football, use terms that can be wrongly interpreted by people from other places...it's not a reason to call a Uruguayan a racist.
'Maybe we end up paying for entering other, perhaps more closed cultures and which surely have discriminated against Evra at some moment for him to feel attacked in this situation.'
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor believes Suarez should have been told what is right and wrong as soon as he arrived in England.
Man in the middle: Ref Andre Marriner had to speak to Evra and Suarez at Anfield
WHAT THE FA SAID:
Mr Suarez used insulting words towards Mr Evra during the match.
The insulting words used by Mr Suarez included a reference to Mr Evra’s colour.
Mr Suarez shall be warned as to his future conduct, be suspended for eight matches covering all first team competitive matches and fined the sum of £40,000.
The penalty is suspended pending the outcome of any appeal lodged by Mr Suarez against this decision.
Mr Suarez used insulting words towards Mr Evra during the match.
The insulting words used by Mr Suarez included a reference to Mr Evra’s colour.
Mr Suarez shall be warned as to his future conduct, be suspended for eight matches covering all first team competitive matches and fined the sum of £40,000.
The penalty is suspended pending the outcome of any appeal lodged by Mr Suarez against this decision.
‘We are a multicultural society and a cosmopolitan league and players must have equal respect for people regardless of their nationality or skin colour.
‘You can understand Liverpool being upset as they are a top quality club with a top quality manager but perhaps it is a timely reminder that players new to this country need to be advised about what is unacceptable.’
Taylor added that Suarez’s hefty punishment was an key message especially after the outcry at FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s remarks - later retracted - that racism on the pitch should be settled by a handshake.
Ban: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez faces an eight-match suspension
Ban: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez faces an eight-match suspension
'This was an independent commission experienced in law and football and they must have had compelling evidence, and it sends out a very strong message to the rest of the world.
‘I understand the point about cultural differences but if you come to this country all players have to abide by not just the laws of the game but the laws of the land as well.
‘Referring to someone’s skin colour has got to be offensive - it’s self-evident. No one can say the FA have ducked this issue and bearing in mind outcry in this country over Sepp Blatter’s remarks it sends out an important message.
‘This is a timely reminder that the FA, the PFA and the clubs to continue education programmes particularly for players coming from abroad that it is never right to make reference to a person’s skin colour or nationality.’
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