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Liverpool striker will plead not guilty

Evra claimed Suarez racially abused him ‘at least 10 times’ in the draw at Anfield last month.

The Football Association confirmed in a statement earlier today that Suarez has been charged with racially abusing Evra

Suarez is expected to request a personal hearing.

A statement from Liverpool read: “The Club this afternoon received notification from the Football Association of their decision to charge Luis Suarez and will take time to properly review the documentation which has been sent to us.

“We will discuss the matter fully with him when he returns from international duty, but he will plead not guilty to the charge and we expect him to request a personal hearing.

“Luis remains determined to clear his name of the allegation made against him by Patrice Evra.

“The Club remain fully supportive of Luis in this matter.”