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'We're going to kill you and your family' - Man Utd star Evra received death threats from prisoners after Suarez racism

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed he received death threats from prisoners after the racism incident with then-Liverpool striker Luis Suarez in 2011.

Suarez was found guilty of misconduct for insulting comments toward Evra by the Football Association and was suspended for eight matches, with the Uruguay international referring to his opponent's skin colour.

In the aftermath of the incident, Evra says threats were sent to him, via the club, with many of the menacing messages coming from prisoners.

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The France left-back felt the need to hire security guards to protect himself and his family when notified of the warnings.