Premier League Uruguayan sanction for Instagram post
MARTIN RICKETTAFP
Tthe English FA has banned three matches Manchester United goal scorer Edinson Cavani for an Instagram message to a friend who is considered racist.
Cavani received a message from a former team-mate after twice winning a 3-2 win over Southampton in November, at which point the former PSG player used the word ‘negrito’ and thanked him.
Despite being a love affair in Latin America in such a context, the FA considered it a sanctioning offense, imposing a three-match fine with a £ 100,000 fine.
“As he said, Edinson Cavani was not aware that his words could be misinterpreted and he sincerely apologized for the post and to anyone who offended,” Manchester United responded to the charge.
“Despite his honest conviction that he would simply send a loving thank you in response to a congratulatory message from a good friend, he chose not to challenge the charge, out of respect for and solidarity with the FA and the fight against racism. . a football. ‘