Cavani was directly sentenced to red for this intervention in Richalis during the Uruguay-Brazil match.

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani was expelled while playing for Uruguay against Brazil in the World Cup qualifications Tuesday evening. The 33-year-old, who joined the Red Days last month as a free transfer, was expelled from Judge Roberto Tobar in the middle of the second part [...]
The 33-year-old, who joined the Red Days last month as a free transfer, was expelled by Judge Roberto Tobar in the middle of the second half for an intervention in Everton's Richalison, broadcast Periscopi.
Tobar consulted the VAR and decided Cavani's intervention was direct to red.
Uruguay was already at 2-0 disadvantages, until goals by Arthur and Ricardo gave Brazil a comfortable advantage in Montevideo.
Cavani's expulsion killed Uruguay's chances of getting something out of the game.
But did Cavana earned red?
Look at the incident below and judge it yourself... /Periscope. com/
? Edinson Cavani straight red card vs Brazil 71л ♪ U n REGULAR Pic.twitter. com/ ILQUKNIC
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