Manchester United’s veteran striker Edinson Cavani has been handed a 3 match ban for breaching FA rules following his activity on social media. He was alleged to use racist language.
On November 29, he used the word “negrito” on Instagram following his side’s 3-2 win over Southampton. Cavani scored a brace and assisted one as Manchester United came back from 2-0 down at half-time to 2-3 up in the end. Cavani apologized after that as it was just an affectionate greeting to a friend.
But FA was not happy with the statement of Cavani and finally handed a three-match suspension yesterday. The FA stated, “Edinson Cavani has been suspended for three games, fined £100,000, and must complete face-to-face education after admitting a charge for a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to a social media post on Sunday 29 November 2020.”
“A comment posted on the Manchester United FC striker’s Instagram page was insulting, abusive, improper, and brought the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1.”
“The post also constitutes an “aggravated breach”, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included reference, whether express or implied, to color and/or race and/or ethnic origin.”
“An independent Regulatory Commission was appointed to decide the sanction and its written reasons will be published in due course.”
Now the Uruguayan players have come forward united and asked the FA to overturn Cavani’s 3 match ban. Cavani was handed a three-match ban, a £100,000 fine and must complete a face-to-face education course.
Uruguay captain Diego Godin posted the official statement from the Uruguayan Football Players Association (AFU).
‘Negrito’ in Uruguay means ‘little black man’ which is used as an affectionate word. The Uruguayan Football Players Association has highlighted this point and has asked the English Football Association to overturn the ban, but it seems unlikely that Cavani will have his ban turned down.
