Luis Suárez apologises but Liverpool still face criticism in race row

• 'If this word offends anyone then I want to apologise' • Liverpool believe disciplinary system is flawed Luis Suárez has issued a qualified apology for saying " negro " during his confrontation with Patrice Evra at Anfield and maintained he used the word once and not in the derogatory manner that resulted in an eight-match ban plus £40,000 fine for racist abuse.