MLS has confirmed that an investigation is forthcoming.
Yedlin and Neville both said Miami’s players were prepared to walk off and abandon the match if Fountas was allowed to continue playing.
The incident happened in the 61st minute, and initially Fountas and Lowe were booked. A lengthy stoppage followed, with referee Ismail Elfath speaking to both Neville and United head coach Wayne Rooney on two separate occasions. Elfath also summoned the MLS match observer for a discussion. “I would have given up the result to make a stand, and when it happened, it was a big moment,” said Neville. “[Rooney] asked me [what happened], I spoke to him. We spoke to the referee. Obviously there was players in our team that were very emotional, which you would be, and I never wanted to be one of those coaches that just ignored a real serious issue.
When asked to explain what had gone on from his perspective, Rooney said: “There was a complaint, which I’m sure will get investigated. So, not really much more I can say.”
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