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Chelsea’s new £88million signing Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed warning by FA chiefs over N-word video slur


CHELSEA ace Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed a warning by FA chiefs over his N-word video slur.

The £88million signing was seen in TikTok footage singing along to a hit by a US rapper which used the racist term.

Chelsea’s new signing Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed a warning by FA chiefs over his N-word TikTok slurCredit: Rex

After The Sun revealed the clip yesterday, the Ukrainian, 22, issued an apology. However, officials may now write to him, asking for a formal explanation for his actions.

The FA launched a crackdown on racist social media content two years ago — punishable by up to a three-match ban.

But Mudryk will almost certainly escape any such penalty.

Instead, he is likely be formally reminded of his responsibilities.

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The winger’s 40-second clip was viewed 244,000 times on TikTok alone.

His representatives later said: “Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July.

“Whilst his intention was solely to recite lyrics of a song, Mykhailo regrets his decision and wholeheartedly accepts it was not appropriate”

Footie anti-racism group Kick It Out had said: “We condemn the use of all racial slurs, including the N-word irrespective of context.”

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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