Manchester City's Bernardo Silva charged by FA for social media misconduct
5 years, 5 months ago

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva charged by FA for social media misconduct

India TV News  

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva charged by FA for social media misconduct Bernardo Silva's tweet was an "aggravated breach" of rules, the FA said, because it included reference "to race and/or colour and/or ethnic origin," and brought the game into disrepute. Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva was charged with misconduct by the English Football Association on Wednesday for posting a tweet which compared teammate Benjamin Mendy to the character on a packet of Conguitos chocolates. Silva's tweet was an "aggravated breach" of rules, the FA said, because it included reference "to race and/or color and/or ethnic origin," and brought the game into disrepute. Silva has been strongly defended by City manager Pep Guardiola, who said his player's "intention was just a joke" and "probably the same happened a thousand million times with white people."

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Kyle Walker: Manchester City defender condemns ‘vile, racist and threatening’ online abuse, calls for action
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Walker: Manchester City defender condemns ‘vile, racist and threatening’ online abuse, calls for action

CNN  

CNN — Manchester City defender Kyle Walker condemned the “vile, racist and threatening” online abuse he received on social media after the team’s 2-0 loss to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. “No one should ever be subjected to the sort of vile, racist and threatening abuse I have received online since last night’s match,” Walker wrote on Instagram …

Premier League: Raheem Sterling racially abused on Instagram not long after social media boycott ends
3 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Raheem Sterling racially abused on Instagram not long after social media boycott ends

Firstpost  

Sterling suffered the abuse following City’s Champions League semi-final second leg victory against Paris St Germain on Tuesday. London: Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has been racially abused on Instagram less than 48 hours after the Premier League’s social media boycott ended. “No single thing will fix this challenge overnight but we’re committed to doing what we can to keep …

Manchester United’s Anthony Martial racially abused on social media in latest incident
4 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United’s Anthony Martial racially abused on social media in latest incident

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester United striker Anthony Martial was subjected to …

FA vows to act after more online abuse of players
4 years, 2 months ago

FA vows to act after more online abuse of players

The Hindu  

England’s Football Association has vowed to work with the British Government and social media platforms to tackle racism after a spate of incidents over the past week involving Premier League players from Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United being targeted by online abuse. In the aftermath of his team’s goalless draw with Arsenal on Saturday, Manchester United striker Marcus …

Football Association Vows to Act after More Online Abuse of Players
4 years, 2 months ago

Football Association Vows to Act after More Online Abuse of Players

News 18  

England’s Football Association has vowed to work with the British Government and social media platforms to tackle racism after a spate of incidents over the past week involving Premier League players from Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United being targeted by online abuse. In the aftermath of his teams goalless draw with Arsenal on Saturday, Manchester United striker Marcus …

Manchester United Striker Edinson Cavani Charged by FA with Misconduct for Racist Slur
4 years, 3 months ago

Manchester United Striker Edinson Cavani Charged by FA with Misconduct for Racist Slur

News 18  

MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani was charged by the English Football Association with misconduct on Thursday after using a Spanish term for Black people which he said was intended as an affectionate greeting. The message was posted by the Uruguayan on Instagram after he scored twice in United’s 3-2 victory at Southampton last month in the Premier League. …

Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani explains controversial Instagram post
4 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani explains controversial Instagram post

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Edinson Cavani has apologised for his deleted Instagram …

Man arrested on suspicion of racism at Manchester derby
5 years, 3 months ago

Man arrested on suspicion of racism at Manchester derby

India TV News  

Police on Sunday questioned a soccer fan who was arrested after being seen on camera at Manchester City's stadium appearing to racially abuse Manchester United players by imitating a monkey. During the second half of the Premier League's Manchester derby, police said they were called to reports of a “supporter making alleged racist gestures and sounds towards players.” United informed …

Manchester City ‘racist’ abuse: Man arrested over gesture directed at United players
5 years, 3 months ago

Manchester City ‘racist’ abuse: Man arrested over gesture directed at United players

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man has been arrested …

City v United: Man after alleged racist gestures during derby
5 years, 3 months ago

City v United: Man after alleged racist gestures during derby

The Hindu  

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a "racially aggravated public order" during Saturday's clash between Manchester City and Manchester United, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed. Lighters and a plastic bottle could be seen by the corner flag, while television footage seemed to show a supporter making racist gestures in the direction of Brazil international Fred and his team-mate …

Bernardo Silva banned by FA over tweet to Manchester City teammate
5 years, 4 months ago

Bernardo Silva banned by FA over tweet to Manchester City teammate

India TV News  

Bernardo Silva banned by FA over tweet to Manchester City teammate Bernardo Silva was also fined 50,000 pounds and ordered to complete face-to-face education and will miss the game against Chelsea on November 23. Bernardo Silva will miss Manchester City’s home match against Chelsea after being banned for one game for posting a tweet which compared teammate Benjamin Mendy to …

Premier League: Manchester City's Bernardo Silva handed one-match suspension for racially offensive tweet about Benjamin Mendy
5 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City's Bernardo Silva handed one-match suspension for racially offensive tweet about Benjamin Mendy

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Silva was fined 50,000 pounds and ordered to complete face-to-face education. The Premier League game Silva misses at Chelsea is on 23 November, after the international break London: Bernardo Silva will miss Manchester City’s trip to Chelsea after being banned for one game for posting a tweet which compared teammate Benjamin Mendy to the character on a packet of Conguitos …

Man City's Bernardo Silva banned and fined over Mendy tweet
5 years, 4 months ago

Man City's Bernardo Silva banned and fined over Mendy tweet

The Hindu  

Bernardo Silva has been banned for one match and fined £50,000 following a controversial social media post regarding Manchester City teammate Benjamin Mendy. A statement from the FA read: "Bernardo Silva has been suspended for one first team competitive fixture, fined £50,000 and must complete face-to-face education after admitting a breach of FA Rule E3. RELATED | Sterling joins Guardiola …

Bernardo Silva suspended and fined $64,000 over ‘racist’ tweet
5 years, 4 months ago

Bernardo Silva suspended and fined $64,000 over ‘racist’ tweet

CNN  

CNN — Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has been suspended for one match and fined £50,000 for a “racist” tweet about teammate Benjamin Mendy. Marc Atkins/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images The FA’s report stated Silva’s “exemplary character and disciplinary record” meant he would not be given the minimum six-game ban for discriminatory behavior. Though acknowledging the Conguitos mascot is controversial, the …

Bernardo Silva given more time to respond to FA charge
5 years, 5 months ago

Bernardo Silva given more time to respond to FA charge

The Hindu  

Bernardo Silva has been granted an extension until October 21 to respond to the Football Association charge relating to his racially insensitive tweet to Manchester City team-mate Benjamin Mendy. RELATED | Benfica leaps to Bernardo Silva's defence over Mendy tweet A week ago, the FA charged the 25-year-old playmaker with an alleged breach of FA Rule E3 on account of …

Bernardo Silva given more time to respond to FA misconduct charge
5 years, 5 months ago

Bernardo Silva given more time to respond to FA misconduct charge

Daily Mail  

Bernardo Silva has been given more time to respond to a Football Association misconduct charge related to a tweet he sent about Manchester City team-mate Benjamin Mendy. Bernardo Silva has been given more time to respond to an FA charge of misconduct after sending a racially insensitive tweet about team-mate Benjamin Mendy Silva was slammed after comparing Mendy to a …

Benfica defends Man City's Bernardo Silva over Mendy tweet
5 years, 5 months ago

Benfica defends Man City's Bernardo Silva over Mendy tweet

The Hindu  

Benfica has defended its former player Bernardo Silva after the Manchester City star faced criticism for a racially insensitive tweet he sent to team-mate Benjamin Mendy. READ : FA charges Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva over Mendy tweet The likes of Pep Guardiola, Raheem Sterling and Tiemoue Bakayoko have offered support to the Portugal international, who faces a possible six-match …

Sterling defends Bernardo over Mendy tweet
5 years, 6 months ago

Sterling defends Bernardo over Mendy tweet

The Hindu  

Raheem Sterling defended Bernardo Silva after the Portugal star came under fire for a racially insensitive tweet he sent to Manchester City team-mate Benjamin Mendy. Silva tweeted – and subsequently deleted – a picture of a young Mendy and a dated image used by Spanish confectionary brand Conguitos alongside the caption "Guess who". Guardiola said Silva was "absolutely not guilty" …

Raheem Sterling gives his view on Bernardo Silva and Benjamin Mendy controversy
5 years, 6 months ago

Raheem Sterling gives his view on Bernardo Silva and Benjamin Mendy controversy

Daily Mail  

Manchester City's influential black superstar Raheem Sterling has defended team-mate Bernardo Silva against accusations of racism but admits he can understand why the Portuguese international has been criticised for his social media posts. Raheem Sterling has spoken out on team-mate Bernardo Silva's tweet to Benjamin Mendy Sterling, who has used his fame to become a public voice against racism, made …

Pep Guardiola defends Bernardo Silva over alleged racist tweet
5 years, 6 months ago

Pep Guardiola defends Bernardo Silva over alleged racist tweet

CNN  

CNN — Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has defended Bernardo Silva after the Portuguese midfielder was accused of racism. Bernardo, who has been heavily criticized on social media, later deleted the tweet and posted another saying: “Can’t even joke with a friend these days … You guys …” Mendy replied to the tweet with a series of laughing emojis and …

Kick It Out slam Bernardo Silva as FA look into tweet aimed at team-mate Benjamin Mendy
5 years, 6 months ago

Kick It Out slam Bernardo Silva as FA look into tweet aimed at team-mate Benjamin Mendy

Daily Mail  

The FA have written to Manchester City to ask them for their response to Bernardo Silva's controversial tweet aimed at team-mate Benjamin Mendy. Silva sparked controversy on Sunday by posting a photo of Mendy as a child next to an image of the black cartoon mascot for Spanish chocolate peanut brand Conguitos with the message: 'Guess who?' Bernardo Silva faced …

Manchester United seek Twitter talks following disgusting racial abuse aimed at Paul Pogba
5 years, 7 months ago

Manchester United seek Twitter talks following disgusting racial abuse aimed at Paul Pogba

Daily Mail  

Manchester United want face-to-face talks with Twitter executives after Paul Pogba was racially abused on social media. Paul Pogba was racially abused on social media after he missed a penalty in the draw at Wolves Twitter are already taking an active role in combating racial abuse suffered by footballers and Sportsmail can reveal they will present their blueprint to Kick …

Premier League: Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling calls for nine-point penalty in instances of racist abuse from fans
5 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling calls for nine-point penalty in instances of racist abuse from fans

Firstpost  

Sterling said punishment for racist abuse should start with an automatic nine-point deduction for clubs and three games behind closed doors rather than the current system of fines London: Raheem Sterling has called for clubs whose fans racially abuse players to be hit with a nine-point penalty, saying current punishments meant the issue was “nowhere near being sorted” by football …

Ashley Young: Manchester United fans racially abuse defender after Barcelona defeat as Kick It Out call in Twitter to act
5 years, 11 months ago

Ashley Young: Manchester United fans racially abuse defender after Barcelona defeat as Kick It Out call in Twitter to act

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester United are investigating vile racist abuse posted …

Police interview supporter in connection with alleged Raheem Sterling abuse
6 years, 3 months ago

Police interview supporter in connection with alleged Raheem Sterling abuse

Daily Mail  

One of the men was identified as Colin Wing, who insists he said 'Manc' Police have interviewed a person under caution in connection with the alleged racist abuse of Raheem Sterling during Manchester City's defeat by Chelsea earlier this month. TV footage appeared to show at least one Chelsea fan directing racist language towards Sterling in the match at Stamford …

Sunderland man pleads guilty to sending racist tweet to Newcastle United striker Ivan Toney
6 years, 8 months ago

Sunderland man pleads guilty to sending racist tweet to Newcastle United striker Ivan Toney

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wigan have confirmed a man who racially abused …

Fan charged over 'racist gesture'
12 years, 11 months ago

Fan charged over 'racist gesture'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police have charged a man …

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