Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva could be hit with six match ban

Bernardo Silva could be facing up to a six-game
ban dished out by the Football Association.

It comes after the Manchester City midfielder was
charged by the authority over “insulting and/or
improper” activity relating to a tweet he sent in
reference to team-mate Benjamin Mendy.

Silva compared Mendy to the character on a packet
of Conguitos – a sweet brand available in Spain and
Portugal.

The charge states: “It is alleged that the Manchester
City player’s activity breaches FA Rule E3(1) as it
was insulting and/or improper and/or brought the
game into disrepute.
“It is further alleged that the activity constitutes an
‘Aggravated Breach’, which is defined in FA Rule
E3(2), as it included reference, whether expressed
or implied, to race and/or colour and/or ethnic
origin.”

The Portugal playmaker has until October 9 to
respond to the charges.
Man City are currently second in the Premier League
table, five points behind
Liverpool.