The English Football Association is charging Mario Balotelli after an Instagram post the soccer star claimed was 'anti-racist with humor.'
Balotelli is being charged after he Instagrammed this popular Internet meme:
The post was soon taken down and Balotelli offered an apology via Twitter. Here's the statement from the FA regarding the suspension, via CNN:
'Mario Balotelli has been charged by The FA in relation to a recent posting on social media,' read the statement.
'It is alleged the Liverpool player breached FA Rule E3[1] in that his posting was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
'It is further alleged that this is an 'Aggravated Breach' as defined by FA Rule E3[2] as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or color and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief.
'The player has until 6pm on 15 December 2014 to respond to the charge.'
Balotelli will likely face a disciplinary hearing as a result of the charges, and could potentially face a ban over the post.
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