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The forward has been investigated by the Football Association after a publication he sent on social networks
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani was sanctioned by the Football Association for three games after he was found guilty of misconduct following an Instagram post in November.
The forward made the decision not to contest the charge and will consequently miss United’s upcoming games against Aston Villa, Manchester City and Watford.
He was also fined £ 100,000 and ordered to complete face-to-face education after his post was deemed insulting, abusive, inappropriate, and discredited the game.
The club is understood to have asked the FA to use the money from the fine for anti-racism projects and initiatives.
The charge came after the 33-year-old responded to a celebratory message sent by a friend with the words “Thank you black.”
The 33-year-old quickly deleted the post and apologized for his actions, saying: “The message I posted after Sunday’s game was intended to be a warm greeting to a friend, thanking him for his congratulations after the game.
“The last thing I wanted to do was offend anyone. I am completely opposed to racism and deleted the post as soon as it was explained that it can be interpreted differently. I would like to sincerely apologize for this. “
objective He understands that Cavani decided not to appeal the accusation, despite his insistence that it was an honest mistake, out of respect and solidarity with the fight against racism in football.
A new ruling meant that, if convicted, the minimum sanction term for this offense is three games and the club is understood to be satisfied that the governing body has imposed the lowest possible sanction.
A Manchester United statement on the ruling said: “As he has said, Edinson Cavani was unaware that his words might have been misinterpreted and sincerely apologized for the post and for all who were offended.
Despite his sincere belief that he was simply sending a warm thank you in response to a congratulatory message from a close friend, he decided not to contest the charge 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 clear in its written reasons that Edinson Cavani is not a racist, nor was there any racist intent in connection with his position.”
