Evra to pursue racism claims

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Patrice Evra wants to pursue his allegation of racism against Liverpool’s Luis Suarez.

Evra told Canal Plus that Suarez had racially abused him during United’s 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday, which he also reported to match referee Andrew Marriner.

Uruguayan striker Suarez has denied the allegations and has been backed by Liverpool.

But Ferguson told reporters on Monday that France international Evra intends to take the matter further.

“I spoke to Patrice today. He is adamant he wants to follow it on,” Ferguson said.

“It (racism) doesn’t happen in England. There are very few examples of that.”

“Since I have come down we have had some fantastic players at Manchester United who have been black, fantastic players.”

“It is not an issue for the game itself but there is an odd example. Maybe this is what surprised Patrice Evra. He thought he was slighted on Saturday.”

“It is not something we would want to level against Liverpool and it is not against Liverpool. Obviously Patrice feels very aggrieved at what was said to him.”

“It rests in the hands of the FA now.”