Tag: Cavani
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Solskjaer explains Cavani’s half-time substitution
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained his decision to substitute Edinson Cavani at half-time during United’s 9-0 thrashing of Southampton. United moved level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after a comprehensive victory against the Saints on Tuesday night. Alex Jankewitz was shown a straight red…
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Ex-Man Utd defender questions Cavani signing
Former Manchester United defender Paul McGrath isn’t convinced by Edinson Cavani. He wrote for the Sunday World: “He was a type of forward I hated marking, one for whom movement was his thing. “Cavani is always on the move, sniffing where the ball might be. “A defender never gets a minute’s peace with him, because…
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Uruguayan FA urges English FA to review Cavani ban
The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) on Monday criticised their English counterparts for banning Edinson Cavani. The association called his three-match sanction for alleged racism “a flagrant injustice that damages the morals of an unimpeachable man.” The AUF “exhorts the FA to review its sanction,” it said in a statement. “We are convinced, through our profound…
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Uruguayan academics slam English FA over Cavani ban
The Uruguayan Academy of Letters on Friday denounced a three-game ban given to Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani by the Football Association (FA) in England. It called the sanction for alleged racism an example of English football’s lack of “cultural and linguistic knowledge.” The 33-year-old Uruguayan used the word “negrito” in an Instagram post after the…
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Edinson Cavani gets three-match ban
Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani has been given a three-match ban and a £100,000 fine for a social media post containing a Spanish phrase that is offensive in some contexts. The Uruguayan, 33, pleaded guilty to a Football Association charge of using insulting and/or improper words. Cavani sent the message after scoring a winner at Southampton…
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Carabao Cup: Solskjaer rubbishes Cavani red card claims
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rubbished claims Edinson Cavani should’ve seen red in their Carabao Cup win against Everton. United booked their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night as a late double from Cavani and Anthony Martial sealed their place in the last four of the competition. During…
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Cavani has nothing to prove against PSG – Tuchel
PSG boss Thomas Tuchel insists Edinson Cavani has nothing to prove against Paris Saint-Germain, and that he’s well aware of the threat the “reliable” Manchester United striker will pose his team. PSG travel to Old Trafford to face Group H leaders United in Manchester on Wednesday, with all eyes on star centre-forward Cavani. Cavani joined…
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Man Utd striker Cavani apologises for Instagram post
Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani has apologised for a deleted social media post containing a Spanish phrase that is offensive in some contexts. The Uruguayan striker sent the message after scoring the injury-time winner in United’s 3-2 win at Southampton. The Football Association is looking into the post. “It was intended as an affectionate greeting to…
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EPL: Edinson Cavani smells goals – Fernandes
Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes is delighted seeing Edinson Cavani find his scoring boots for the Red Devils. Cavani came off the bench, with United 2-0 down, to set up one goal and plunder two himself – including the winner in added-time – in Sunday’s thrilling 3-2 win. Cavani has three goals in his last…
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Fernandes admits giving up hat-trick for Cavani
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes admits he considered going for his hat-trick before passing for Edinson Cavani to score in victory at Everton. It marked Cavani’s first goal for the club and Fernandes declared getting their No7 off the mark was more important than his hat-trick. Fernandes told BBC Sport: “The point is winning the…