The Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani got some bad news on New Years Eve after the English Football Federation decreed the sanction that will fall to the former PG after having used the word “black” when answering a comment on their social networks.
Finally, the body that regulates sport in England indicated that the Manchester United player will be suspended for three games, considering that the comment was “insulting, abusive, improper and led the game to a discredit contrary to rule E3.1. of the FA ”.
At the same time, the footballer you will have to pay a fine of 100 thousand pounds sterling (136 thousand dollars) and perform a course on racism, since his message on Instagram was understood as an aggravated offense established in rule E.3.2: “it includes a reference, implicit or explicit, to color, race or ethnic origin”.
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The 33-year-old Uruguayan posted the message on Instagram after scoring two goals in United’s 3-2 win at Southampton in October in a Premier League game.
“Thank you black”, was the post in question that he finally deleted. A word that in South America has an affective connotation, and that in this case it was used after receiving a compliment for having made a great game (He had scored two goals)
“The last thing I wanted to do was offend anyone. I am completely opposed to racism and i deleted the message as soon as it was explained that it can be interpreted differently. I would like to sincerely apologize for this ”, assured the Uruguayan footballer.
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Edinson Cavani was unaware that his words might have been misinterpreted and sincerely apologized for the post and for all who were offended. Despite his sincere belief that he was simply sending an affectionate thank you to a congratulatory message from a close friend, he decided not to contest the accusation, out of respect and solidarity with the FA, and the fight against racism in football, ”he said. his part Manchester United.
The Red Devils they will lose Cavani for the duels against him Aston Villa by the Premier League, the Manchester City for the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, and the Watford for the FA Cup.
After his arrival at the English club in October, the Uruguayan striker became an important part of Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s team, who fights for the championship at the top alongside Liverpool, leaders with three points ahead but with one more match.
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