This archive report was first published on 4 May 2020.
On May 4, 2020, former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra revealed he received death threats after a racism row with Liverpool's Luis Suarez in 2011.
Uruguay striker Suarez was banned for eight matches by the English Football Association for insulting comments made to Evra, including a reference to the left-back's skin colour, at Anfield in October 2011.
Manchester United received numerous threatening letters, with some Liverpool fans allegedly saying they would 'kill' Evra and his family when released from prison.
Evra, who had bodyguards for two months, recalled the threats: 'People said: 'We're in jail, we're Liverpool fans. When we get out, we're going to kill you and your family'.'
Despite the backlash, Evra has forgiven Suarez and even spoke to him before the 2015 Champions League final when playing for Juventus.
