Edinson Cavani is facing a social media backlash, after the Manchester United striker used a term with racial connotations on his personal account.
The Uruguayan has taken to Instagram following his brace in United’s 3-2 Premier League win against Southampton. Whilst responding to fans, Cavani used a Spanish slang term which makes reference to race.
And users have quickly condemned the striker’s use of language, with many suggesting it is racist in nature. One said: “That Cavani instagram post is going to cause all sorts”, while another replied, “I wonder if Cavani is going to receive a ban for that,”. “Wow Cavani is a racist,” one concluded.
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