LIVERPOOL striker Luis Suarez refused to shake Patrice Evra’s hand ahead of his side’s clash with Manchester United. Evra, who is captain of his side at Old Trafford in yesterday’s early kick-off, extended his hand to the Uruguayan striker but Suarez appeared to ignore the defender and instead shook the hand of United goalkeeper David De Gea.
As the Liverpool man walked past Evra, the Frenchman proceeded to grab his opponent’s arm and try and pull him back, however the South American did not look back and carried on along the line.
Rio Ferdinand also reacted badly to the incident, as he did not offer a handshake to Suarez when he passed, completely ignoring the 25-year-old.
There was more to come too, as after a feisty but goalless first half both sets of players were then reportedly embroiled in a bust-up at the break. According to Sky Sports Evra attempted to talk to Suarez but was prevented from doing so by Martin Skrtel which then prompted a brawl involving players, stewards and police.
The clash is the first time the two have come face-to-face since the race row began following the reverse tie at Anfield last October, with Suarez later being found guilty of racially abusing the Red Devils’ skipper.
The home fans booed Suarez from the start, with the away supporters doing the same for Evra, in what made for a hostile atmosphere at Old Trafford. (Goal.com)