The FA will study a tweet by Bernardo Silva on Monday after the Manchester City star faced accusations of racism over a picture of his teammate 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?'
Mendy took it well but Silva faced an angry backlash on social media and later deleted the tweet before writing: 'Can't even joke with a friend these days… you guys.'
The FA will take a closer look at the issue on Monday before deciding whether to take any action.
Silva scored the first hat-trick of his career in City's 8-0 win over Watford.
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Nihaalkanue
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now bullshit who the hell is anyone to judge whats happening between him and his friend if both are chill about it 🙄
alanzo007
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Raheem Sterling has been Blatantly racially Abuse and this STIFF NECKED FA ignore it completely. Now they wanna investigate Friendship. Conspiracy Theories by the F....king A.....ole.
Suyash_Bhandare_613
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how is this racism, if he is black he is black, u won't tease a black friend by saying he looks like a completely different looking character,that's not how teasing among friends works, if he undermines or abuses him because of being black, that is racism
dutkhor
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What FA are investigating is not racism but who to ban in Manchester city team