Lawyer: Suarez will protest his innocence to the end
Published 22:30 21/12/11 By David Maddock
A deeply upset Luis Suarez is determined to "restore his tarnished image at the heart of English football", according to his lawyer.
The Liverpool striker's legal representative, Alejandro Balbi, insisted his client will continue to protest his innocence, after rejecting the FA's guilty verdict over racism charges.
Speaking in South America, Balbi explained that Suarez will continue to try to clear his name, as an appeal against the eight-match ban looks increasingly likely.
"Luis strongly denies the racist acts levelled against him. He has met his punishment with a great deal of pain but also with a lot of dignity and with the support of his family and friends," said the lawyer.
"He will protest his innocence right to the end. He wants to restore his tarnished image, at least at the heart of English football.
""He is deeply upset but he has told us that he's going to redouble his efforts to continue to play the best way possible not only for his English club but also for the Uruguay national team."
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