FA Charged Andre Gray for Asking Gay People to “Burn and Die”

Bad news for Andre Gray, key striker in Burnley, the team which just leveled up to Premier League this season, will be charged by Football Association (FA) for some offensive tweets he made during 2012.

FA charged the striker for misconduct and have given him until 6pm next Wednesday to respond for the racist, sexist, and homophobic tweets he made back in 2012. Should the charge press through, Gray could face immediate suspension or fined.

In one tweet Gray is accused of condoning killing of gay people, and he has since then offered apologize, ensuring that he is now a different person compared to 4 years ago.

In a statement he said: “I am thankful that I am not the guy I was back then.” But in the end, it will be up to FA to accept his apologize and that he is now a changed man. ”

“I have a lot of regrets in past and have made some big mistakes, such as these tweets, but I want to emphasize that I have worked hard since to completely transform myself.”

“I do not hold beliefs for those tweets, and I assure everyone that I am absolutely not homophobic and I apologize and ask for forgiveness to anyone that I offended.”

In similar lights, Coventry defender Chris Stoke received a one-match ban, £1,000 fine, and a stern warning from FA for using the homophobic word, “Faggot” in his tweet.

Gray’s old tweet was dug out by the public after Burnley defeating Liverpool last Saturday. One tweet read: “Is it me or are there gays everywhere? #Burn #Die #Makesmesick.”