Major League Soccer is investigating allegations that a New York Red Bulls player made a racist remark during their match with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.
Earthquakes striker Jeremy Ebobisse said Saturday night that the incident occurred in the 54th minute of the 1-1 draw in New Jersey, and it nearly prompted the Earthquakes to walk off the field. Ebobisse didn’t reveal who made the racist remark, but said that the player in question claimed it wasn’t directed at him or anybody in particular.
"What is important for me to share is that I know what I heard and the reason why I felt, after a lengthy conversation, we should continue with the game is because the player who said the word claimed it was not aimed at any of us," Ebobisse said,It’s unclear what was said specifically, or who was involved other than Ebobisse. The incident resulted in 21 minutes of stoppage time.
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