MLS investigates reports of antisemitic chants toward New England’s Dor Turgeman in Montreal
Israeli striker scored, then gestured at CF Montréal fansRevolution ‘strongly condemn’ the chantsThe New England Revolution have denounced chants they deemed “antisemitic” and “discriminatory” from CF Montréal fans during Saturday’s MLS matchup between the sides in Quebec. The specific chants were directed towards New England’s Israeli striker Dor Turgeman, with broadcast microphones capturing fans chanting “free Palestine” shortly before he scored a goal.MLS on Monday confirmed it was “aware of reported antisemitic and discriminatory language directed at a New England Revolution player” and that the matter is under investigation. Continue…
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