Suarez issues general apology

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez last night issued a public apology following his eight-match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra – but has not said sorry to the Manchester United defender.

The Reds decided on Tuesday not to appeal against the Football Association suspension and £40,000 fine imposed on the Uruguay forward for his comments towards Evra during October’s 1-1 Barclays Premier League draw at Anfield, although the Merseyside club continued to challenge the independent commission’s findings.