Balotelli Charged By English FA

Balotelli Charged By English FA
For Instagram Post
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been charged
by the FA in relation to a recent post on social
media.
The charge against the Italy international relates
to an allegedly racist and anti-semitic comment
he made on Instagram.
"Mario Balotelli has been charged by the FA in
relation to a recent posting on social media,” the
FA said in a 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 colour and/or
race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief."
Balotelli had until 6pm on Friday to submit an
explanation for his comments to the FA and
having been charged, he now has until the same
time on December 15 to respond to the charge.
A Liverpool club spokesperson said, "We
acknowledge the FA's decision and the player
will work through the process to answer the
charge.
"While that process is ongoing, the club will not
be making any further comment."
The striker apologised himself on Monday,
tweeting: "I apologize if I've offended anyone.
The post was meant to be anti-racist with
humour. I now understand that out of context
(it) may have the opposite effect."
The 24-year-old, who will miss Liverpool's
Premier League game against Sunderland on
Saturday with a groin injury, has scored just
twice in his 14 appearances for Brendan
Rodgers’ side this season.