First league The Uruguayan was sanctioned for posting on Instagram
MARTIN RICKETTAFP
TThe English FA has banned three matches Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani for a post on Instagram of a friend considered racist.
Cavani received a message from a former teammate after scoring twice in a 3-2 victory over Southampton in November, in which the former PSG player used the word “negrito” and thanked him.
Despite the fact that it was a term of illness in such a context in Latin America, the FA considered it a punishable offense and, as well as a three-game ban, fined it £ 100,000.
“As stated, Edinson Cavani was unaware that his words could have been misinterpreted and sincerely apologized for this post and for anyone who was offended,” Manchester United responded to the accusation.
“Despite his honest belief that he simply sent a heartfelt thank you in response to a congratulatory message from a close friend, he chose not to challenge the accusation, out of respect and solidarity with the FA and the fight against racism in football. “