Suarez found guilty by FA - Fined 40,000 and suspended for 8 Matches

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Why is it wrong? If Terry is found guilty I expect the same treatment. Or do you all not think he was racist?

Because its what Uruguayans do.

Probably the most revered figure in the history of Uruguayan football is Obdulio Varela, captain of the side that won the World Cup in 1950. His nickname was "El Negro Jefe" - the black boss.

Among Suarez's team-mates these days is Maxi Pereira, who is known as "El Mono" - the monkey. It is a nickname which, apparently, is given and accepted with no offence meant or taken.

From the BBC, its obviously part of Uruguayan culture, so I don't see why its deemed racist here.
 
One thing I think could of happened here is after the two incidents, the media and many other people have had an out burst saying racism is a massive issue in football, even though its not, and the FA have got scared and panicked.
 
Because its what Uruguayans do.



From the BBC, its obviously part of Uruguayan culture, so I don't see why its deemed racist here.

Mate, have a day off.

Racism is disgusting, it's probably the worst thing in football and I dispise anyone who follows it through. He's come to England to work and should respect the fact it's not acceptable here.
 
One thing I think could of happened here is after the two incidents, the media and many other people have had an out burst saying racism is a massive issue in football, even though its not, and the FA have got scared and panicked.

Plus they're probably trying to send out a message to Sepp Blatter
 
I mean what about Blatter? The fact he gets away with it, says that instances like this should have a handshake, says it all.

**** the lot of the corrupt bastards.
 
Good decision, racism should not be tolerated. Suarez has a hot temper and this is a fair and just punishment. Racism is a major wrong in society and to let it go punished lightly or not at all would send out a wrong message. The FA have handled this well.
 
Rooney deliberately elbows someone in the face - No punishment. Suarez calls someone a bad name - 8 match ban. ****ing insane!!!!
I bet Terry gets a let off too......

I thought even the fact that the FA appealed the Rooney ban was a discrace and made me furious. It let and such a bad message and made it look like violence is ok in football.

England dont even need Rooney.
 
I was expecting us to get a kicking but not like that. The evidence better be absolutely incontrovertible otherwise they've set a precedent that will have repercussions way beyond Suarez and LFC.
 
I tell you what also won't ****in' happen...

The FA won't launch an investigation into the nickname the united players give Evra.

Oh, dear me, ****in' NO!
 
Amazing spurs. Still to see evidence & you are declaring it good & proper decision, it may well be but you're showing your own bigotry before the facts.
 
Good point. It's all wrong. He's being made an example of.

I've never heard anyone being banned for 8 games. I mean for that surely he would need to end a players career or something.

It's ****ing stupid.

Ben Thatcher got 8 for his elbow on Mendes didn't he?

Can't see any reason why persistently racially abusing someone on a football pitch, shouldn't be be an 8 game ban. I wasn't aware there was enough evidence for that though but I guess we'll find out very soon.
 
It's only because race is involved that the punishment is so harsh.

There'll be all sorts of behind-the-scenes pressure for the FA to clamp down on racism.
 
I tell you what also won't ****in' happen...

The FA won't launch an investigation into the nickname the united players give Evra.

Oh, dear me, ****in' NO!

As has been said before, team mates having banter and a playful word is nowhere near as bad as a strong rival doing it. (I still don't think either or acceptable)
 
How do you know? Not the point I'm making anyway, I'm saying that IF Terry is also found guilty then I'd expect a big punishment. Only thing thing that's harsh on Suarez/Liverpool is the reasoning he's given seems pretty understandable (negrito).

Cause it's Terry, everyone knows. I'd be amazed if he got one and if he does then fair enough, but it probably wont be as bad as 8 games. We'll see
 
They wouldn't have made this decision without evidence. Suarez has shown on numerous occasions he has form with not being able to control himself... ie. Swearing at the Fulham fans...

Racism needs to be dealt with severely, the management team need to have a serious word with Suarez, his attitude and temper is outrageous.
 
Ben Thatcher got 8 for his elbow on Mendes didn't he?

Can't see any reason why persistently racially abusing someone on a football pitch, shouldn't be be an 8 game ban. I wasn't aware there was enough evidence for that though but I guess we'll find out very soon.

Not sure 'persistant' racism has been found here. What happened to Rooney after his elbow? 8 games is just extreme. Without precedant which says it all.

We're being used as precedant.