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After playing a winning role in a 3-2 comeback over Southampton on November 29, Cavani posted on Instagram shortly after the match, responding to a congratulatory message from a close friend using the Spanish term ‘negrito’, which translates to ‘black’.
The 33-year-old apologized and withdrew after being aware of the connotations, but was subsequently charged by the FA with “misconduct for a violation of FA Rule E3.”
On Thursday, Cavani, who did not contest the charge, received a three-game suspension, a £ 100,000 fine and was ordered to complete face-to-face education.
“A comment posted on the Manchester United FC forward’s Instagram page was insulting, abusive, inappropriate, and discredited the game against FA Rule E3.1. The post also constitutes an” aggravated violation “, which is defined in Rule E3 of the FA.2, as it included a reference, either express or implicit, to color and / or race and / or ethnic origin, “explained the FA.
“An independent Regulatory Commission was appointed to decide the sanction and its written reasons will be published in due course.”
United responded to that ruling with a statement that read: “As stated, Edinson Cavani was unaware that his words might have been misinterpreted and sincerely apologized for the post and for anyone who was offended.
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Despite his sincere belief that he was simply sending an affectionate thank you in response to a congratulatory message from a close friend, he chose not to contest the position, out of respect and solidarity with the FA and the fight against racism in football. .
“While it is clear that context and intent are key factors, we note that the independent Regulatory Commission was required to impose a minimum three-game suspension. The club trusts that the independent Regulatory Commission will make it clear in its written reasons that Edinson Cavani is not racist, nor was there any racist intention in connection with his position ”.
Cavani himself has published a response to the suspension and fine in a social media post published in both Spanish and English, the latter under the title ‘Inconvenient’.
“Hello everyone. I do not want to dwell on this uncomfortable moment for me,” wrote Cavani. “I want to share with you that I accept the disciplinary sanction knowing that I am foreign to the customs of the English language, but I do not share the point of view.
“I apologize if I offended someone with an expression of affection towards a friend, solely on my intention.
“Those who know me know that my effort always seeks the simplest happiness and friendship! I appreciate the countless expressions of support and affection.
“My heart is at peace, because I know that I always expressed myself with affection according to my culture and way of life. I send you a sincere hug.”
