Bernardo Silva gets suspended for one match with a £50,000 fine; Twitter reacts

Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva has been suspended for one game and fined £50,000 after a tweet sent to Benjamin Mendy was deemed to have been an 'aggravated breach' by  Football Association (FA). He must also attend a mandatory face-to-face education programme for his social media behaviour. FA accepts it was t an intended offence by SIlva and his co-operation with disciplinary proceedings meant he avoided a potential extended punishment.

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Bernardo Silva banned after Benjamin Mendy tweet

On September 22, Bernardo Silva posted a mess on Twitter that featured an im of Benjamin Mendy next to one of mascots for Spanish confectionery firm Conguitos. Although mess was just supposed to be banter with Mendy, FA has t taken kindly to post as it apparently referred to Benjamin Mendy's race. Silva deleted tweet almost instantly and also apologised for his actions. But FA has finally released a statement where y explained incident in detail and his breach of FA Rule E3. Bernardo Silva has been suspended for one first-team competitive fixture, fined a reported £50,000 and must complete face-to-face education according to commission's ruling.

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Bernardo Silva will miss champions’ hosting of Chelsea on 23 vember. Manchester City will t appeal against independent FA commission’s decision because of possibility that Silva’s punishment could be extended. However, supporters felt ruling was harsh on Silva as it was meant to be just a joke and Mendy himself was t offended by tweet.

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Some thought FA was just joking 

While some orised a potential conspiracy 

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