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Edinson Cavani Charged By FA For Alleged 'Racist' Instagram Post

Edinson Cavani Charged By FA For Alleged 'Racist' Instagram Post

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Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been charged by the Football Association over a now-deleted social media post.

The Uruguayan came off the bench and scored twice as the Red Devils claimed a 3-2 victory over Southampton at the end of November.

After the game, Cavani took to social media and responded to a friend, saying, "Gracias negrito," which directly translates to: "Thanks little black."

The post was later deleted but the FA had confirmed that the matter would be investigated.

According to the Metro, the organisation has now released their ruling, stating: "Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3, in relation to a social media post on Thursday 29 November 2020.

"It is alleged that, contrary to FA Rule E3.1, a comment posted on the Manchester United FC player's Instagram page was insulting and/or abusive and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute.

"It is further alleged that the comment constitutes an 'Aggravated Breach', which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to colour and/or race and/or ethnic origin.

"The striker has until Monday 4 January 2021 to provide a response to the charge."

United responded to the matter with a statement of their own, which read: "Manchester United and all of our players are fully committed to the fight against racism and we will continue to work with the FA – along with other governing bodies and organisations, and through our own campaigns – in that regard.

"We note the FA decision today to charge Edinson Cavani for his social media reply to a friend's message of congratulations, following the Southampton game.

"Edinson and the club were clear that there was absolutely no malicious intent behind the message, which he deleted and apologised for, as soon as he was informed that it could have been misconstrued.

"The player and the club will now consider the charge and respond to the FA accordingly."

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