Mario Balotelli has been charged by The FA in relation to a recent posting on social media.
It is alleged the Liverpool player breached FA Rule E3[1] in that his posting was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
It is further alleged that this is an ‘Aggravated Breach’ as defined by FA Rule E3[2] as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief.
The player has until 6pm on 15 December 2014 to respond to the charge.