Brazilian club CF Flamengo will not play a third-place match at a Major League Soccer-run youth tournament after two players on its under-17 team earned red cards and an assistant coach was ejected in its semifinal loss to Philadelphia Union, MLS said in a statement. A league spokesperson said one of the two red cards was for use of a banned term.
Brazilian club CF Flamengo will not play a third-place match at a Major League Soccer -run youth tournament after two players on its under-17 team earned red cards and an assistant coach was ejected in its semifinal loss to , said in a statement. A league spokesperson said one of the two red cards was for use of a banned term. The incidents were followed by an argument after the game between the two sides away from the field, a video of which made its way to social media.
Advertisement “This behavior is entirely unacceptable, violates the rules of the competition, and our collective effort to ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for all,” the league said, adding that it has already begun an “extensive review” of existing protocols and training programs for participating clubs, which could include “the adoption of best practices from MLS first-team competitions.
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