New York Red Bulls’ Dante Vanzier issues apology after racist remarks during a MLS clash, gets suspended for 6 matches
The player faces a long term suspension of six matches
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New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir apologized to San Jose Earthquakes players for using a racial slur during Saturday’s Major League Soccer game between the two teams. “I want to sincerely apologize to the players of the Earthquakes,” Vanzeir said in a statement on Monday. “I will do everything I can to be part of the change that needs to happen in this sport and our world.
San Jose forward Jeremy Ebobisse previously said he heard a player make a racist remark but didn’t identify the player. He and the rest of the team continued to play following the incident because “the player who made the remark said it was not directed toward anyone in particular.” The striker has been suspended pending investigation by his club and the league, although he himself has already admitted to using the accused term.
His words led to a lengthy stoppage as referees decided whether or not to red-card Vanzeir or whether or not to continue the match. Referees gave 21 minutes of stoppage time as a result of the pause in the action. The match was not abandoned and Vanzeir played on. The Belgian was eventually substituted before the contest finished in a 1-1 draw.
Major League Soccer has suspended New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir for six MLS regular-season games for the use of racist language during the New York Red Bulls match against the San Jose Earthquakes. Vanzeir is prohibited from participating in the US Open Cup, MLS NEXT Pro games and exhibition matches until the suspension is completed.
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What happened in the match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls?
Major League Soccer issued a statement condemning an alleged racial slur being used on the field by Dante Vanzeir during a match between San Jose and the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The alleged incident happened in the 54th minute as both teams came together after a foul. Although not publicly disclosed, it is believed the insults were directed toward Jeremy Ebobisse.
MLS announced that they would be looking into the incident and issued a statement condemning any abuse in the league. “Major League Soccer is aware of an incident wherein a New York Red Bulls player is alleged to have used language that violates league policy during the 54th minute of the New York Red Bulls vs. San Jose Earthquakes match tonight,” said the American soccer association in an official statement.
MLS has zero tolerance for abusive and offensive language and takes these allegations seriously. An investigation into this matter will begin promptly. New York said it is taking the allegations seriously, promptly reported them to MLS, and is cooperating with the league. Further information will be provided upon completion of that investigation,” the statement added. Further investigations are ongoing and the player is suspended till further notice.
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