Luis Suarez apologized Sunday for refusing to shake hands with Patrice Evra while Liverpool criticized its player for the first time in this protracted racism dispute that has tarnished the reputation of one of England’s storied clubs. Suarez, a national player for Uruguay, snubbed Evra before Saturday’s Premier League game at Old Trafford. This was the players’ first meeting since Suarez was banned for eight matches for racially abusing the Manchester United defender in October. Suarez said this,
“I have spoken with the manager since the game at Old Trafford and I realize I got things wrong,” Suarez said in a statement released on Liverpool’s official website. “I’ve not only let him down, but also the club and what it stands for and I’m sorry.”
Let’s draw this one out in crayon for Mr. Suarez. You were recently suspended 8 games for racism. When you play against the guy you were accused of racially abusing, you ge...
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