Bernardo Silva: Manchester City player’s tweet investigated by Football Association
A tweet sent by Bernardo Silva to Manchester City team-mate Benjamin Mendy is the subject of a Football Association investigation for alleged racism.
Portugal international Silva compared Mendy to the character on the packet of Conguitos – a sweet brand available in Spain and Portugal.
The post was published at 12:44 BST on Sunday but was deleted at 13:30 BST.
Bernardo then tweeted: “Can’t even joke with a friend these days.”
Fans responded the tweet by calling for it to be removed.
One wrote “Mate he just racially abused you.” Another said: “What in the hell has Bernardo Silva just tweeted?”
France international Mendy and Silva are close friends and played together at Monaco before both joined City in 2017.
Mendy responded to the tweet and did not appear to take offence.
Manchester City refused to comment.
The FA will review both the post itself and the context with which it was made public before deciding their next course of action.
