Manchester United's Edinson Cavani apologizes for social media post as FA investigates


Edinson Cavani is apologizing for a language he used in a social media post after he scored two goals for Mancester United in its English Premier League match against Southampton on Sunday.

The Uruguayan thanked a follower using the phrase "gracias negrito," which translates to thank you, little Black one.
The phrase is seen as an affectionate term of endearment in South America but considered offensive in other parts of the world, because its meaning can be misconstrued.
    He has since apologized;
    "The message I posted after the match on Sunday was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend, thanking him for his congratulations after the game," Cavani said in an apology on Manchester United’s website. "The last thing I wanted to do was cause offence to anyone. I am completely opposed to racism and deleted the message as soon as it was explained that it can be interpreted differently. I would like to sincerely apologise for this."

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