Bernardo Silva has been charged by the FA regarding his controversial social media post to teammate Benjamin Mendy.
An FA statement read: "Bernardo Silva has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to a social media post on 22 September 2019.
"It is alleged that the Manchester City player’s activity breaches FA Rule E3(1) as it was insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute.
"It is further alleged that the activity constitutes an “Aggravated Breach”, which is defined in FA Rule E3(2), as it included reference, whether expressed or implied, to race and/or colour and/or ethnic origin.
"The midfielder has until 9 October 2019 to provide a response."
Bernardo Silva is at risk of a six-game ban, according to Guardian.
Hayabprty
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this is like issuing a Red Card to a player for spanking his team's goalkeeper's head after saving a crucial penalty
Guccilife
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FA should ban itself for banning Bernardo!
Vupdyz
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So they fine him for that comment, but they don't ban fans for rasist chants... Disgrace.
Rammy-Asante
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This is just a plot to break him but there have not realized that Portuguese aren't broken so easily. I know and beleive he will bounce back stronger no matter the charge (fine, ban or whatever). Meanwhile some teams chant racist songs and goes scot free. Karma will judge them
Ajzaky
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fifa go get a life while your looking for innocent people why wouldn't you ban stadiums for real racist things what a disgrace!
RGGil
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So FA charges for insulting your team.... Why's Ramos not charged for insulting his mother?
Bopaekmu
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FIFA GET REAL THIS IS PETTY PEOPLE ARE MAKING MOUNTAINS OUT OF MOLEHILLS ...NOT EVERYTHING IS RACIST PEOPLE ESPECIALLY FRIENDS DO THINGS IN JEST ...GO FINE PEOPLE WHO REALLY DESERVE IT.
feeckmnpr
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I am a Man City fan but Bernardo must be punished for being a racist