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Edinson Cavani facing FA probe and potential ban after he's accused of using 'racist' term on social media

Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Manchester United - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - November 29, 2020 Manchester United's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring their second goal. [Reuters, Mike Hewitt]

Edinson Cavani is facing an FA investigation and potential ban after being accused of using a racist term on social media.

The Football Association confirmed to Mirror Sport they are aware of the post, are looking into it and will now ask Cavani to explain the remark made on Instagram.

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