Major League Soccer has opened an investigation into allegations that a New York Red Bulls player said a 'racist remark' Saturday during a game against the San Jose Earthquakes
Dante Vanzeir #13 of New York Red Bulls and referee Ismir Pekmic during a 21 minute stoppage during the game against the San Jose Earthquakes on April 8, 2023 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.announced it has opened an investigation into allegations that a New York Red Bulls player said a “racist remark” during the team’s game Saturday versus the San Jose Earthquakes.
The alleged incident occurred during the 54th minute of the game, with the Earthquakes’ Jeremy Ebobisse — who is Black — first hearing the remark; Earthquakes players then congregated around the player who allegedly made the remark — the Red Bulls’ Dante Vanzeir,from Belgium — before referees stopped play for nearly 20 minutes as they sorted out the situation.
“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,” MLS said in. “MLS has zero tolerance for abusive and offensive language and takes these allegations seriously. An investigation into this matter will begin promptly.”
“What we saw tonight should not be part of the game,” Ebobisse told reporters after the game . Ebobisse added that the racial remark was not aimed toward him, but “I know what I heard.” Here are the opening comments from Jeremy Ebobisse in tonight's press conference as shared on The Aftershock Postgame Show.
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