The Uruguayan striker of the Manchester United Edison Cavani was sanctioned this Thursday with 110 thousand euros and three matches for a comment on social media that he has considered racist.
the English Football Federation (FA) has stated in a statement that the player, who has admitted the allegations, must also attend “face-to-face education” sessions.
The agency considers his comment on Instagram to be “insulting, abusive and inappropriate,” and sees it as “aggravating” for the footballer to refer to another person’s “color, race, or ethnicity.”
On November 29, shortly after a comeback against the Southampton, Weather in Cavani responded to a follower’s message with the Spanish phrase “thank you bold.” The player later withdrew that comment and issued a statement apologizing and saying he was “absolutely opposed to racism.”
the Units state for its part that Weather in Cavani has decided not to challenge the decision out of “respect” and “solidarity” with “the fight against racism in football”.
However, he argues that the player “honestly believed he was simply sending an affectionate thank you, in response to a congratulatory message from a close friend.”
“While it is clear that context and intent were key factors, we are aware that the independent regulatory committee had to impose a minimum three-party suspension,” the Units.
“The club is confident that the independent regulatory committee will make it clear in arguing its motives that Edison Cavani he is not a racist, nor was there any racist intent in that publication, “the club stressed.
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