Manchester United star Edinson Cavani may face suspension pending the outcome of a Football Association investigation into his use of a polarising term many consider racist.<\/p>\n
The FA has confirmed it is investigating an Instagram post by Cavani which was published after United's 3-2 win over Southampton, in which the striker scored twice.<\/p>\n
In the post which has since been deleted, the words "gracias negrito!" are used to thank a follower congratulating Cavani on his performance in the match at St. Mary's.<\/p>\n
"Negrito" was the term used by ex-Liverpool forward Luis Suarez \u2013 Cavani's friend and fellow Uruguay teammate \u2013 during a derby with United in 2011. He directed toward his opponent, French left-back Patrice Evra.<\/p>\n
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At the time Suarez claimed it was a term of endearment in Uruguay, something supported by some linguistic experts.<\/p>\n
However, the FA rejected that suggestion and slapped the then-Liverpool striker with an eight-game ban.<\/p>\n
The FA introduced an edict prior to the 2020\/21 season that any sanctions pertaining to racism would occasion a minimum three game ban.<\/p>\n
The loss of Cavani would be a big blow for the Red Devils who are fighting tooth and nail to keep in touch with the top end of the EPL ladder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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