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Bernardo Silva handed one-game ban for Mendy tweet

Manchester City winger Bernardo Silva has been handed a one-game ban and a £50,000 fine for a September tweet at team-mate Benjamin Mendy.

Silva tweeted a photo of Mendy as a child alongside an old image from Spanish company 'Conguitos' that has been condemned for racist undertones, with the caption: "Guess who?"

Mendy did not take offence, replying with laughing emojis, but others quickly pointed out the racial aspect of Silva's remarks.

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He was soon charged by the FA for the post, and will now miss out on one match as a result of the social media post.