Source: Team_Talk
Suarez 'upset' by racism claims
iverpool striker Luis Suarez is "upset" by the allegation he racially abused Manchester United defender Patrice Evra at Anfield on Saturday.[LNB] The claim followed Saturday's match between the teams on Merseyside, and the Football Association have pledged to investigate.[LNB]Evra was reported to have told media in his native France that Suarez directed racist insults at him during the 1-1 draw.[LNB]Suarez wrote on his official Facebook page: "I'm upset by the acusations [sic] of racism. I can only say that I have always respected and respect everybody. We are all the same. I go to the field with the maximum illusion of a little child who enjoys what he does, not to create conflicts."[LNB]Evra made his claim to French television station Canal Plus, saying: "There are cameras. You can see him saying a certain word to me at least 10 times. There is no place for that in 2011."[LNB]Evra said Marriner was "aware of what has been said".[LNB]The FA have confirmed they are examining the allegation after referee Andre Marriner was informed.[LNB]A statement from the FA on Saturday night said: "Referee Andre Marriner was made aware of an allegation at the end of the fixture and subsequently reported this to the FA.[LNB]"The FA will now begin making enquiries into the matter."[LNB]A Liverpool spokesman said Uruguay international Suarez "categorically denied" the allegation, reflecting his own stance today.[LNB]The claim from Evra comes as the anti-discrimination body Kick It Out promotes its 'weeks of action', which began on Thursday and run through to October 31.[LNB]Liverpool's home Premier League match against Norwich next Saturday will support Kick It Out's 'One Game, One Community' campaign.
