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Bernardo Silva Apologises in Letter to FA Regarding Benjamin Mendy Tweet as He Faces 6-Game Ban

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has written a letter to the Football Association to apologise for causing offence with a controversial tweet to teammate Benjamin Mendy.

Silva posted an image online suggesting Mendy looked similar to the mascot of Spanish chocolate brand Conguitos which, despite Mendy's admission that it was a joke, has been described as racial stereotyping by many, including Kick It Out.

The FA have launched an investigation into the incident and gave Silva the opportunity to respond, and The Telegraph state that the City midfielder did so by writing an apology for causing offence.