Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been charged by the Football Association for a post on social media which appeared to contain anti-Semitic and racist references.
The 24-year-old reposted an image of computer game character Super Mario on Instagram, which included the words "jumps like a black man and grabs coins like a Jew."
He would face a disciplinary hearing because of remarks deemed racist and anti-Semitic.
The Italian tweeted to deny the post was offensive, before apologising.
His claim that he believed he was posting an ironic anti-racism message, and reminder of the numerous occasions when he was subjected to racist abuse, has not prevented him facing a possible suspension.
The 24-year-old reposted an image of computer game character Super Mario on Instagram, which included the words "jumps like a black man and grabs coins like a Jew."
He would face a disciplinary hearing because of remarks deemed racist and anti-Semitic.
The Italian tweeted to deny the post was offensive, before apologising.
His claim that he believed he was posting an ironic anti-racism message, and reminder of the numerous occasions when he was subjected to racist abuse, has not prevented him facing a possible suspension.
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