The Football Association has charged Manchester United and Uruguay striker, Edinson Cavani, over a social media post.

Recall that Cavani received backlashes over an Instagram story after scoring a brace in United’s 3-2 win at Southampton.

In the since-deleted post, a word was deemed racially offensive, subjecting the former Paris Saint Germain man to a  probe by the FA.

Although Manchester United said he was unaware of the word’s connotation in England, adding that the word was clearly used in an affectionate manner in Cavani’s home country, the FA did not take their foot off the pedal.

The 33-year-old striker has been charged with a breach of FA’s Rule E3, alleging his post was “insulting and/or abusive and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute and as such gave him five days to respond to the charge.

The FA’s statement read: “Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3, in relation to a social media post on Thursday 29 November 2020.

“It is alleged that, contrary to FA Rule E3.1, a comment posted on the Manchester United FC player’s Instagram page was insulting and/or abusive and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute.

“It is further alleged that the comment constitutes an ‘Aggravated Breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to colour and/or race and/or ethnic origin.

“The striker has until Monday 4 January 2021 to provide a response to the charge.”

Meanwhile, Manchester United, in response to the charge, said “that there was absolutely no malicious intent behind the message” and reiterated its commitment “to the fight against racism.”

The club said: “Manchester United and all of our players are fully committed to the fight against racism and we will continue to work with the FA – along with other governing bodies and organisations, and through our own campaigns – in that regard.

“We note the FA decision today to charge Edinson Cavani for his social media reply to a friend’s message of congratulations, following the Southampton game.

“Edinson and the club were clear that there was absolutely no malicious intent behind the message, which he deleted and apologised for, as soon as he was informed that it could have been misconstrued.

“The player and the club will now consider the charge and respond to the FA accordingly.”