Major League Soccer announced it would begin an investigation into a racism allegation that stemmed from Saturday's game between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls.
Early in the second half at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., play stopped after Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse said he heard a"racist remark" alleged to come from Red Bulls' Dante Vanzeir.
Play resumed by the 72nd minute, but during that time, Earthquakes' players and personnel were discussing the situation with the officials attempting to find out what had been allegedly said.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.“What we saw tonight should not be part of the game. ... I know what I heard," he said, via."..."A racist remark was said. I do not believe it was to me — I can feel pretty comfortable saying — but the word was used.
"This is what it is to be Black in these situations. You can’t be wrong, you can’t overstep anything outside of what you know to be fact. You have to proceed with absolute caution, even in moments of hurt when you’re feeling rather powerless."
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