<p>The Uruguayan Football Players Association (AFU) on Monday ripped into the English Football Association (FA) on their three-match ban on Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani following a social media post where the Uruguayan referred to his friend as 'negrito'. Cavani deleted the post after being told about the meaning in English language and later apologised for it.</p>

<p>After investigating the incident, Cavani was suspended for three matches by the FA. The 33-year-old said that he used the world as an expression of affection to a close friend. The FA had said that the remark was “improper and brought the game into disrepute” and fined Cavani 100,000 pounds. Cavani has been asked to complete “face-to-face education” as part of his punishment.</p>

<p>The Uruguayan Football Players Association launched a scathing attack on English FA as they deemed the sanction on Cavani as a "discriminatory act against the culture and way of life of the Uruguayan people". The AFU further asked the English FA to "immediately overturn the sanction imposed" on Cavani.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>AFU, in its statement, passionately defended Cavani as they said that the veteran footballer never committed anything that could be "interpreted as racist".</p>

<p>Cavani, after accepting the sanction by English FA, said that while he apologised if someone was hurt by his post, he was disappointed by the charge handed out by the English governing body.</p>

<p>Even Atletico Madrid and Uruguayan defender Diego Godin along with Jose Maria Gimenez, Lucas Torreira, Luis Suarez among others, shared the official statement by AFU on his Twitter account.</p>

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<h2>Full statement of the Uruguayan Football Players Association on Edinson Cavani:</h2>

<p>"The undersigned members of the Uruguayan Football Players Association (AFU), composed of both the men and women professional and amateur sectors, including the different types, would like to state the following in response to the sanction imposed by the English Football Association on our colleague Edinson Cavani:</p>

<p>"Firstly, we must condemn the arbitrary conduct of the English Football Association. Far from condemning racism, the English Football Association has itself committed a discriminatory act against the culture and way of life of the Uruguayan people. The sanction shows the English Football Association's biased, dogmatic and ethnocentric vision that only allows a subjective interpretation to be made from its particular and excluding conclusion, however flawed it may be.</p>

<p>"Edinson Cavani has never committed any conduct that could be interpreted as racist. He merely used a common expression in Latin America to affectionately address a loved one or close friend. To sustain that the only way to obtain a valid interpretation in life is that which lies in the minds of the managers of the English Football Association is actually a true discriminatory act, which is completely reprehensible and against Uruguayan culture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We would therefore like to publicly defend Edison Cavani's impeccable character and of course our country's culture. We are all against any kind of discrimination; however, unfortunately, through its sanction, the English Football Association expresses absolute ignorance and disdain for a multicultural vision of the world, respectively of its plurality, by erroneously, unilaterally and rigidly imposing its anti-racist rules, the basis of which we support but are obviously not realistically applicable to the case in question here. It has not just punished one person, but also our whole culture, our way of life, which is truly a discriminatory and racist act.</p>

<p>"Lastly, we urge the English Football Association to review its decision-making processes related to these issues immediately so that it does not commit any similar injustice ever again. Its regulations should take into account the plurality of people's ways of life and cultures. The first rule to fight against racism is to respect such different ways of life and cultures.</p>

<p>"By virtue of the foregoing, we request the FA to immediately overturn the sanction imposed on Edinson Cavani and reinstate his good name and honour in the world that has been so unfairly tarnished by the reprehensible decision.</p>

<p>"Montevideo, 3 January 2021."</p>


The Uruguayan Football Players Association (AFU) on Monday ripped into the English Football Association (FA) on their three-match ban on Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani following a social media post where the Uruguayan referred to his friend as 'negrito'.

The Uruguayan Football Players Association (AFU) on Monday ripped into the English Football Association (FA) on their three-match ban on Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani following a social media post where the Uruguayan referred to his friend as 'negrito'. Cavani deleted the post after being told about the meaning in English language and later apologised for it. After investigating the incident, Cavani was suspended for three matches by the FA. The 33-year-old said that he used the world as an expression of affection to a close friend. The FA had said that the remark was “improper and brought the game into disrepute” and fined Cavani 100,000 pounds. Cavani has been asked to complete “face-to-face education” as part of his punishment. The Uruguayan Football Players Association launched a scathing attack on English FA as they deemed the sanction on Cavani as a "discriminatory act against the culture and way of life of the Uruguayan people". The AFU further asked the English FA to "immediately overturn the sanction imposed" on Cavani. ALSO READ: Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Pele's goal-scoring record AFU, in its statement, passionately defended Cavani as they said that the veteran footballer never committed anything that could be "interpreted as racist". Cavani, after accepting the sanction by English FA, said that while he apologised if someone was hurt by his post, he was disappointed by the charge handed out by the English governing body. Even Atletico Madrid and Uruguayan defender Diego Godin along with Jose Maria Gimenez, Lucas Torreira, Luis Suarez among others, shared the official statement by AFU on his Twitter account. ALSO READ: 'Apologise if I offended someone' - Manchester United's Edinson Cavani accepts FA sanction 🇺🇾¡Estamos con vos @ECavaniOfficial!#GraciasNegrito pic.twitter.com/hPJZKT6Zy1 — MUFP (@Mutual_Uru) January 4, 2021 × COMUNICADO OFICIAL pic.twitter.com/WzLkG6nlSf — Diego Godín (@diegogodin) January 4, 2021 × 👊🏻🙌🏻 https://t.co/kuZxiFybmU — Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) January 4, 2021 × Full statement of the Uruguayan Football Players Association on Edinson Cavani: "The undersigned members of the Uruguayan Football Players Association (AFU), composed of both the men and women professional and amateur sectors, including the different types, would like to state the following in response to the sanction imposed by the English Football Association on our colleague Edinson Cavani: "Firstly, we must condemn the arbitrary conduct of the English Football Association. Far from condemning racism, the English Football Association has itself committed a discriminatory act against the culture and way of life of the Uruguayan people. The sanction shows the English Football Association's biased, dogmatic and ethnocentric vision that only allows a subjective interpretation to be made from its particular and excluding conclusion, however flawed it may be. "Edinson Cavani has never committed any conduct that could be interpreted as racist. He merely used a common expression in Latin America to affectionately address a loved one or close friend. To sustain that the only way to obtain a valid interpretation in life is that which lies in the minds of the managers of the English Football Association is actually a true discriminatory act, which is completely reprehensible and against Uruguayan culture. "We would therefore like to publicly defend Edison Cavani's impeccable character and of course our country's culture. We are all against any kind of discrimination; however, unfortunately, through its sanction, the English Football Association expresses absolute ignorance and disdain for a multicultural vision of the world, respectively of its plurality, by erroneously, unilaterally and rigidly imposing its anti-racist rules, the basis of which we support but are obviously not realistically applicable to the case in question here. It has not just punished one person, but also our whole culture, our way of life, which is truly a discriminatory and racist act. "Lastly, we urge the English Football Association to review its decision-making processes related to these issues immediately so that it does not commit any similar injustice ever again. Its regulations should take into account the plurality of people's ways of life and cultures. The first rule to fight against racism is to respect such different ways of life and cultures. "By virtue of the foregoing, we request the FA to immediately overturn the sanction imposed on Edinson Cavani and reinstate his good name and honour in the world that has been so unfairly tarnished by the reprehensible decision. "Montevideo, 3 January 2021."

'Biased and discriminatory act...': Uruguayan players' association rips into English FA over Edinson Cavani's ban

<p>Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has accepted the three-match suspension handed by the Football Association (FA) for using a racial term on social media platform as the Uruguayan said that while he did not agree with FA’s assessment of his comment, his heart was at peace.</p>

<p>Cavani used the word “negrito” on Instagram after Manchester United’s win against Southampton on November 29 before removing and apologising. The 33-year-old said it was intended as an expression of affection to a close friend.</p>

<p>The FA on Thursday said that the remark was “improper and brought the game into disrepute” and fined Cavani 100,000 pounds. Cavani has been asked to complete “face-to-face education” as part of his punishment.</p>

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<p>Manchester United said Cavani opted not to contest the charge out of respect for the FA and “fight against racism in football” and the Uruguayan posted an apology on social media on Thursday.</p>

<p>“I do not want to extend much in this uncomfortable moment,” Cavani wrote on Instagram. “I want to share with you that I accept the disciplinary sanction knowing that I am foreign to English language customs, but I do not share the point of view.</p>

<p>“I apologise 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 simplest joy and friendship!”</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Manchester United will miss Cavani for their next three matches against Aston Villa (Premier League), Manchester City (League Cup) and Watford (FA Cup) to be played on January 2, 7 and 10 respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Red Devils are currently sitting second in the Premier League standings with 30 points in 15 matches.<br />
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Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has accepted the three-match suspension handed by the Football Association (FA) for using a racial term on social media platform as the Uruguayan said that while he did not agree with FA’s assessment of his comment, his heart was at peace.

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has accepted the three-match suspension handed by the Football Association (FA) for using a racial term on social media platform as the Uruguayan said that while he did not agree with FA’s assessment of his comment, his heart was at peace. Cavani used the word “negrito” on Instagram after Manchester United’s win against Southampton on November 29 before removing and apologising. The 33-year-old said it was intended as an expression of affection to a close friend. The FA on Thursday said that the remark was “improper and brought the game into disrepute” and fined Cavani 100,000 pounds. Cavani has been asked to complete “face-to-face education” as part of his punishment. ALSO READ: 5 Man City players isolating after testing positive for coronavirus Manchester United said Cavani opted not to contest the charge out of respect for the FA and “fight against racism in football” and the Uruguayan posted an apology on social media on Thursday. “I do not want to extend much in this uncomfortable moment,” Cavani wrote on Instagram. “I want to share with you that I accept the disciplinary sanction knowing that I am foreign to English language customs, but I do not share the point of view. “I apologise 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 simplest joy and friendship!” ALSO READ: Arteta says 'priority' in transfer window is to trim bloated Arsenal squad pic.twitter.com/P4TwyWPQ3N — Edi Cavani Official (@ECavaniOfficial) December 31, 2020 × Meanwhile, Manchester United will miss Cavani for their next three matches against Aston Villa (Premier League), Manchester City (League Cup) and Watford (FA Cup) to be played on January 2, 7 and 10 respectively. The Red Devils are currently sitting second in the Premier League standings with 30 points in 15 matches.

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'Biased and discriminatory act...': Uruguayan players' association rips into English FA over Edinson Cavani's ban

'Apologise if I offended someone' - Manchester United's Edinson Cavani accepts FA sanction