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Standard Sport3 March 2015
West Ham striker Carlton Cole has been charged in relation to a comment he made on social media, the Football Association has announced.
"It is alleged that the comment was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brings the game into disrepute," the FA said in a statement on its official website.
Cole has until 6pm on Thursday, March 5 to respond to the charge.
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