Cavani, 3 rounds and fine for the post judged to be racist

Three days of disqualification, a “re-education” course and a fine of about 110 thousand euros for Edinson Cavani: this is the decision of the Football Association, which closed the investigation for the sentence – judged racist – written and posted by the “Matador” after the victory over Southampton last October. “Gracias negrito”, the 33-year-old Manchester Utd striker replied to a friend on Instagram who congratulated him on the match against the Saints. The Red Devils’ next three engagements are in three different competitions: Cavani will miss home matches with Aston Villa in the Premier League, Manchester City in the League Cup and Watford in the FA Cup.

Improper phrase

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The investigation was opened because the comment posted on the Manchester Utd player’s Instagram page was deemed offensive and / or improper, with the aggravating circumstance of references to color, race and ethnic origin. The attacker had justified himself, pointing out the intent of his words, often used in South America in a joking and absolutely non-racist way. Manchester United had underlined the club’s anti-racist commitment in every venue, but it was not enough for Cavani to avoid the sanction.