Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has been charged by the FA regarding his social media post to teammate Benjamin Mendy.
Silva tweeted a picture of a black cartoon character alongside Mendy as a youngster.
He wrote to the FA to apologise for any offence caused but faces a potential six-match ban after the charge.
An FA statement read: "Bernardo Silva has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to a social media post on 22 September 2019.
"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 midfielder has until 9 October 2019 to provide a response."
