Uruguayan striker al Manchester United Edison Cavani He was fined 110,000 euros and three games on Thursday for a comment on social networks that he considered racist.
English Football Federation (FA) stated in a statement that the player, who admitted the allegations, must also attend “face-to-face education” sessions.
The agency considers that his comment on Instagram was “offensive, abusive and inappropriate”, and sees an “aggravating factor” that the footballer referred to the “color, race or ethnic origin” of another person.
On November 29, shortly after a comeback against Southampton, Cavan He responded to a follower’s message with the Spanish expression “gracias negrito.” The player later withdrew that comment and issued a statement apologizing and claiming that he was “absolutely opposed to racism.”
He United said in turn that Cavan decided not to challenge the decision out of “respect” and “solidarity” with the “fight against racism in football”.
However, he claims that the player “sincerely believed that he was simply sending a warm thank you in response to a congratulatory message from a close friend.”
“While it is clear that context and intent were key factors, we are aware that the independent regulatory committee had to impose a minimum suspension of three games,” he added. United.
“The club is confident that the independent regulatory committee will clarify when it argues its reasons Edison Cavani He is not racist and there was no racist intent in that publication, “the club said.
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