Watford star Troy Deeney received racist texts after comments on Cavani's Instagram post

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani landed himself in a controversy after he used a racist word on his Instagram story following his side's victory against Southampton in vember. Football Association (FA) are w looking into  matter, with a minimum of a three-match ban on cards. Watford captain Troy Deeney, in an early interview, had claimed that three-match ban would t be sufficient, following which he has received over a thousand racist messs. 

Also Read | Cavani apologizes for social media post, says opposes racism

Cavani Instagram post lands him in trouble 

Cavani scored twice to help his side complete a sensational comeback against Southampton during final game of vember. But his heroics were overshadowed after he ended up in a controversy with accusations of sending out a racist mess on social media.

Following game, Uruguayan striker took to Instagram to share a post from one of his friends, in which he used word 'negrito' which is a probable racist slur. After realising post had landed him in trouble, 33-year-old pulled down post after three hours. 

Also Read | Robin van Persie heaps praise on Cavani, Man United fans draw comparison between strikers

Troy Deeney racist abuse: Watford captain slammed for speaking against Cavani 

FA began investigating after Cavani Instagram post went viral, with rules stipulating a minimum three-match ban for Man United striker. While speaking to talkSPORT, Deeney had claimed that three-match ban would t suffice. Uruguayan international should be given additional education on racism, said Watford striker. 

In ar interview with talkSPORT recently, England footballer has revealed that he had received more than a thousand messs, most of which are abusive, targeting him for speaking against Cavani. However, striker insists abuse haven't affected him much as he is t involved much on social media. 

Also Read | Cavani has scored more Premier League goals than Aguero, Firmi this season

Man United to use cultural context against Cavani three-match ban 

Meanwhile, Man United are well prepared to defend ir striker, if FA rules against him. Uruguayan striker insists negrito is a word used to display affection towards a person in South America. Man United and Cavani accept that word has an altoger different contation in UK, and will accept verdict. And according to Athletic, Old Trafford outfit will use 'cultural context' to appeal incase  FA establishes a harsh ruling against Cavani. 

Also Read | Yuvraj Singh has witty mess for Edinson Cavani after striker leads Man Utd comeback

Im courtesy: Edinson Cavani Twitter/ Troy Deeney Instagram