The English Football Association FA has shown understanding for Edinson Cavani in a further explanation. The FA acknowledges that the Manchester United striker did not intentionally make racist statements on Instagram, but the three-game suspension remains.
Cavani wrote in late November “Thanks, negrito“(Thank you little black man), in response to a congratulation from an acquaintance on his Instagram page. Cavani was congratulated after helping Manchester United to a 2-3 win over Southampton with two goals.
The 33-year-old Cavani, in addition to a suspension of three duels, was fined approximately 110,000 euros. In addition, he is obliged to participate in an information program.
The sanctions provoked a storm of protest, especially in his native Uruguay. The Uruguayan Football Association board spoke of “blatant injustice” and the Uruguayan players’ union said it was reverse discrimination.
Also accuses Manchester United
After the fierce protests, the FA felt called to reconsider the verdict. In a statement, the union writes on Thursday that after his recent move to Manchester, Cavani had not yet become aware of the other meaning of the term in Britain. Manchester United is also blamed for a lack of social media training.
The suspension of three duels and the other sanctions remain, because Cavani’s choice of words can indeed be seen as a racist insult. Cavani decided to accept his suspension last week “out of respect for and solidarity with the FA and the fight against racism in football”.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer missed the 118-time international in the Premier League against Aston Villa (2-1 win) and in the EFL Cup against Manchester City (0-2 defeat). On Saturday, January 9, Cavani will be suspended for his last match. United will then play at home in the FA Cup against Watford.
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