Edinson Cavani pays for a controversial story. The Manchester United striker was suspended tonight (Thursday) from three actual Premier League games and also suffered a £ 100,000 fine by the English association.
As you may recall, earlier this month, the “Gracias, Negrito” greeting (thank you, blackbird) he wrote to one of his closest friends on Instagram managed to complicate the Uruguayan striker after it was interpreted by the English as racist and caused quite a stir. Although the word “negrito” is considered an affectionate nickname for members throughout Uruguay, and although Kabani has apologized several times, the English association failed to be persuaded and chose tonight to punish.
“The comment posted on the Manchester United striker’s Instagram is offensive, insulting and inappropriate,” it was explained tonight on behalf of the English Association, “this is a post that contradicts a section regarding the reference to the color and ethnicity of each person ..”.
Manchester United also officially responded: “As we made clear after the incident, Kabani was unaware that his words could be misinterpreted, the striker apologized for the post and towards anyone injured. Out of respect and solidarity with the association and the fight against racism in football, he chose to respect His conviction. “