Edinson Cavani wanted to comment on the decision of the English Football Federation (FA) to sanction him with three games and a fine of 100,000 pounds (111,000 euros) for using a racial term.
The 33-year-old Manchester United striker responded to a congratulation from a friend on Instagram after beating Southampton on November 29 with a “black thank you”, a comment that he later deleted and that has generated controversy despite his public apology.
After knowing the sanction, the Uruguayan broke his silence through Instagram and apologized again for everything that happened.
“Hello everyone, I do not want to dwell on this very uncomfortable moment for me. I want to share with you that I accept the disciplinary sanction for knowing that I am alien to the English idiomatic customs, but I do not share it. I apologize if I offended someone with an expression of affection towards a friend, nothing further in my intention. Those who know me know that my effort always seeks the joy of the simplest! I appreciate the countless expressions of support and affection, my heart is at peace, because I know that I always expressed myself with affection according to my culture and way of life. I send you a sincere hug, ”shared Cavani.
The Uruguayan will miss the Premier game that United will play this Friday, the first day of 2021, against Aston Villa, the semi-final of the League Cup against Manchester City on January 6 and the FA Cup match against Watford on the 9th.