Eredivisie Uruguayan sanctioned for Instagram post
MARTIN RICKETTAFP
T.The English FA has suspended three games Manchester United rush hour Edinson Cavani for an Instagram post to a friend who was considered racist.
Cavani received a message from a former teammate after scoring twice in a 3-2 win over Southampton in November, where the former PSG player used the word “negrito” and thanked him.
Despite being an expression of affection in such a context in Latin America, the FA considered it a criminal offense and fined him £ 100,000 in addition to a three-game ban.
“As he has stated, Edinson Cavani was unaware that his words could be misinterpreted and sincerely apologized for the post and anyone who was offended,” Manchester United responded to the charge.
Despite his sincere belief that he simply sent a heartfelt thank you note in response to a congratulatory message from a close friend, he chose not to challenge the charges, out of respect for and solidarity with the FA and the fight against racism. in Football. “