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October 28, 2019 | Empowerment

We and our partners utilize technology, such as biscuits, and gather information that is browsing to supply you with the best experience and to personalise the content and advertising shown to you. Please let us know if you agree. Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva was charged with misconduct by the Football Association. Silva compared to the character on a package of Conguitos – a sweet brand readily available in Spain and Portugal. The Portugal participant, 25, is alleged to have committed an”aggravated breach” of FA principles as it comprised reference”expressed or implied, to race and/or color and/or ethnic origin”. Silva has until 9 October. The post was published at 12:44 BST on 22 September but was deleted in the 13:30, even though Silva afterwards tweeted:”can’t even laugh with a friend these days.” While Silva has written into the body to say he regrets that his media post may have inadvertently caused offence, City was contacted by the FA because of their observations. Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out criticised the post and urged the FA to act, including “racist stereotypes are not okay as’banter'”. In a statement on Wednesdaythe FA said Silva’s action is alleged to have been”unsuitable or insulting or introduced the sport into disrepute”. Silva was defended by Manchester City director Pep Guardiola, who said it would be a”mistake” to penalize his playmaker for its tweet. England ahead Raheem Sterling affirmed Silva against accusations of racism, stating it was”a scenario between two buddies”. Mendy has also written stating he didn’t take offence. France shield Mendy and Silva are intimate friends before both joined City in 2017 and performed at Monaco. A video of Silva has been passed on to the FA. Read more:

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