Published 17:30 IST, December 17th 2020
Edinson Cavani charged by by FA for social media post, fans debate on ban for United star
Edinson Cavani has been charged by the Football Association for misconduct in accordance with a social media post shared by the Manchester United striker.
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Edinson Cavani has been charged by Football Association for misconduct in accordance with a social media post shared by Manchester United striker. striker’s social media post, which was questioned, came after United's win last month against Southampton.
Cavani social media post
33-year-old shared a social media post with his followers after scoring a brace against Southampton last month. After trailing by 2 goals, Manchester United me a remarkable comeback in second half of game. Bru Fernandes opened scoring for Red Devils while Edinson Cavani netted twice as United ended up winning game on vember 29.
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Cavani's post after match saw 33-year-old Uruguayan use a racial term in same. Manchester United striker’s post consisted of word ‘negrito’. His use of word led to FA investigation of same as Spanish word used could be considered as a part of racist langu or discriminatory to someone.
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Cavani racism charge
striker soon deleted mess and shared a public apology for use of same. However, FA Cup has charged him for misconduct and breaching FA Rule E3. In a statement released by FA, it said: “Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to a social media post on vember 29th, 2020.
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“It is alleged that, contrary to FA Rule E3.1, a comment posted on Manchester United FC player’s Instagram p was insulting and/or abusive and/or improper and/or brought game into disrepute. It is furr alleged that comment constitutes an ”Aggravated Breach“, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included reference, wher express or implied, to color and/or race and/or ethnic origin.”
Football followers on social media were quick to respond to FA's verdict in regards to Cavani post. Let's have a look at a few of fan responses on Twitter.
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Man United news: Club reacts to potential Cavani ban
In response to FA's statement, Manchester United also released a statement as a response to same. It re, "Manchester United and all of our players are fully committed to fight against racism and we will continue to work with FA - along with or governing bodies and organizations, and through our own campaigns - in that regard.
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"We te FA decision today to charge Edinson Cavani for his social media reply to a friend's mess of congratulations, following Southampton game.
"Edinson and club were clear that re was absolutely malicious intent behind mess, which he deleted and apologized for, as soon as he was informed that it could have been misconstrued. player and club will w consider charge and respond to FA accordingly." Cavani has been banned for three Premier League games, making it a huge loss for a alrey inconsistent Manchester United side. striker has until January 4 to respond to charges.
Im Credit: Man United News Twitter
17:30 IST, December 17th 2020