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title: "Edinson Cavani could be banned for Man Utd’s trip to West Ham"
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author: "Alex Jones"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2020-12-04T07:00:04Z"
modified: "2020-12-04T07:00:04Z"
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# Edinson Cavani could be banned for Man Utd’s trip to West Ham

West Ham appear to be the beneficiaries of recent controversy amid claims that Manchester United striker [Edinson Cavani](https://readsouthampton.com/2020/12/02/gary-neville-criticises-southampton-defending-cavani-winner-man-utd/) could be facing at last a three-match ban for an [offensive social media post](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13339868/edinson-cavani-ban-man-utd-apology/).

The 33-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain marksman joined Manchester United on a [free transfer](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-confirms-the-signing-of-former-psg-striker-edinson-cavani) two months ago after his deal with the Ligue 1 side expired in the summer.

He grabbed the headlines for scoring a brace and setting up a goal for the Red Devils in a [3-2 win](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12145964/southampton-2-3-man-utd-edinson-cavani-scores-twice-in-comeback-win-for-united) over Southampton, with the Manchester side having been two goals down at half-time.

However, the Uruguayan then made headlines for all the wrong reasons after responding to a friend’s praise on Instagram with a phrase widely regarded as a racist.

Cavani issued a public apology via [official Manchester United channels](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-and-edinson-cavani-issue-official-statements-over-instagram-post) and signalled his fervent opposition to racism, stating: “The message I posted after the game on Sunday was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend, thanking him for his congratulations after the game. 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.”

According to [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13339868/edinson-cavani-ban-man-utd-apology/), under FA regulations, the use of a discriminatory word, regardless of context, leaves the South American open to a charge, which is expected to take the form of a three-match ban.

New regulations brought in by the FA in August distinguish between language used on and off the pitch, including on social media. As a consequence, Cavani is not immune to any use of offensive language on his platforms, however unintentional any hurt may have been.

### Read West Ham Verdict

Whilst the circumstances are entirely regrettable, West Ham fans may feel a sense of relief in relation to the interests of their own club.

As the Hammers welcome their opponents to London Stadium, the Red Devils’ potential loss of the [in-form Cavani](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/edinson-cavani/leistungsdaten/spieler/48280) could be quite a fillip for David Moyes’ side.