REDS LOSE THEIR ED

Published date01 January 2021
Date01 January 2021
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
The striker (left) has been hit with a threematch ban and £100,000 fine after being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute over an Instagram post following United's win at Southampton last month.

Cavani responded to a pal's message with the words 'Gracias negrito' (right).

It is considered an affectionate term in his homeland in Uruguay, but he deleted the post and apologised after being told it could cause offence - but was then charged with misconduct.

The 33-year-old will miss tonight's game with Aston Villa as well as the EFL Cup semi-final against Manchester City and FA Cup third round clash with Watford on January 9.

Cavani pleaded guilty to the charge and didn't attend the hearing .

but United insist he made an innocent mistake and have urged the FA to make it clear in the written findings of the...

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