LONDON (AP) ― Liverpool’s global reputation is being harmed as the club backs Luis Suarez despite his suspension for racially abusing an opponent, a group campaigning against racism in soccer said on Sunday.
The Uruguayan forward was banned for eight matches last month after being found guilty of racially insulting Manchester United’s Patrice Evra during a league match at Anfield on Oct. 15. Following the release of an independent panel’s report into the incident, Liverpool is considering whether to appeal but has been unwavering in its support of Suarez, with the whole squad wearing T-shirts with the player’s face on them before a recent league match.
