Edinson Cavani
FA hit out at Man Utd in statement over Edinson Cavani suspension
The Football Association have published their reasons for Edinson Cavani’s suspension, suggesting they were ‘surprised’ Manchester United had not given him any social media training. Cavani was charged over the use of the word ‘negrito’ in an Instagram post, made after scoring two goals for United in a 3-2 win over Southampton in November. He […]
Edinson Cavani banned for three games after racist Instagram post
Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has been banned by the Football Association for three matches after he was found guilty of misconduct after a social media post in November. He made the decision not to challenge the charge and will now miss United’s upcoming matches against Aston Villa, Man City and Watford. The United striker has also been fined £100,000 […]
Edinson Cavani faces three-match ban after FA charge over ‘racist’ social media post
Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for a now-deleted social media post. After coming off the bench to score a brace in United’s 3-2 win over Southampton on 29 November, Cavani responded to a post from a friend on his Instagram account saying, ‘Gracias negrito’, which means, ‘Thanks, […]
Ferdinand warns Rashford & Martial to learn from Cavani
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford to learn from Edinson Cavani. The 33-year-old forward his scoring instincts with two well finished efforts in a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against Southampton on Sunday. Cavani emerged from the bench at the start of the second half and his movement was too […]
Edinson Cavani deserves more than three-game ban for ‘racist’ post, says Troy Deeney
Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani should get more than a three-game ban for his ‘racist’ Instagram post, according to Watford forward Troy Deeney. The Football Association has already launched an investigation into Cavani’s social media post after United’s 3-2 win over Southampton. The Uruguayan striker responded to a post from a friend on his Instagram […]
Neville & Carragher react to ‘racist’ Cavani social media post amid investigation
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher called on the governing bodies in English football to work together and provide an educational programme after Edinson Cavani’s ‘racist’ Instagram post. Cavani responded to a post from a friend on his Instagram account saying, ‘Gracias negrito’, which means, ‘Thanks, little black’. But he deleted the post around three hours […]
Edinson Cavani facing three-match ban for ‘racist’ social media post
Manchester United striker Edinson could face a three-game ban if the Football Association deems that he used discriminatory language in an Instagram story shared from his account on Sunday after Southampton win. The FA has already confirmed it is investigating the post, which was published shortly after United’s 3-2 victory over Southampton, in which Cavani scored […]
Solskjaer warns Cavani to ‘learn’ after boots mix-up at half-time vs Southampton
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with Edinson Cavani after the forward helped the club to a remarkable comeback against Southampton. The former PSG star scored his second of the match in injury time to give United all three points at St Mary’s, in what was a needed win for Solskjaer. Cavani also […]
Richarlison claims Edinson Cavani nearly broke his ankle with nasty challenge
Richarlison believes he was lucky enough to have not broken his ankle after a poor challenge by Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani. However, the Everton star said he does not blame the Uruguayan striker, who was shown a red card for the tackle. Richarlison was on the scoresheet for the Brazil national team as they […]
Cavani gives advice to Martial & Greenwood after Man Utd transfer
Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani says Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood will flourish for the club if their work rate is at a high level. The former Paris Saint-Germain star joined United on a free transfer on deadline day having left the French Ligue 1 giants. The Uruguayan left PSG with a record of 200 […]