Liverpool furious over Suarez ban

In a statement that also calls for the FA to press charges against Evra, Liverpool described themselves as "surprised and disappointed" with the "extraordinary" decision to find Suerez guilty of aiming racist abuse at the Senegal-born Frenchman during the 1-1 draw at Anfield on October 15.

Their manager, Kenny Dalglish, tweeted: "Very disappointed with today's verdict. This is the time when Luis Suarez needs our full support. Let's not let him walk alone,"says Dalglish. The club are considering an appeal, with the punishment suspended and Su‡rez free to play until the process is completed and the wording of their statement makes it clear they will not contemplate taking their own disciplinary action against a player who is understood to have admitted calling his opponent a "negro".