Liverpool 'right to drop appeal'

Lord Ouseley, chairman of football's anti-racism campaign, today welcomed Liverpool's decision not to appeal Luis Suarez's eight-game ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

The player and his club remain highly critical of the decision to punish the Uruguayan.

Lord Ouseley, chairman of Kick It Out, said: "We commend Liverpool in bringing closure to this matter, reaffirming its commitment to an unequivocal, zero-tolerance approach towards discrimination in football.

"The club can now move on from this period, showing leadership in how it demonstrates and communicates this stance to players and fans alike."