CF Montreal bans two supporters for anti-Semitic comments
The club said the bans follow an MLS investigation that found fans hurled objects and used antisemitic chants against New England forward Dor Turgeman.
- On Saturday, CF Montreal issued indefinite bans to two individuals and suspended supporter group privileges following a Major League Soccer investigation into antisemitic abuse directed at New England Revolution forward Dor Turgeman during an August 1 match.
- The league's probe followed an August 1 match at Saputo Stadium where fans shouted "a slew insults" at Turgeman, an Israeli player; sports journalist Caleb Pongratz reported the abuse.
- Club officials specified the two individuals violated the MLS Fan Code of Conduct by throwing objects onto the pitch. The team warned that anyone identified participating in further discriminatory behavior will face permanent bans from events.
- All official supporter group privileges are suspended for Saturday's match against D.C. United, while the identified supporter section faces indefinite suspension. CF Montreal apologized for the "unacceptable conduct" to the Revolution.
- The club is expanding in-stadium education, awareness efforts, and security measures to strengthen anti-discrimination initiatives. Management emphasized that "Antisemitism, racism, and hate of any kind have no place at CF Montreal, Stade Saputo, or within our community.
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CF Montreal bans two supporters for anti-Semitic comments
CF Montreal has imposed indefinite bans on two individuals and suspended the privileges granted to supporters’ sections, following an MLS investigation into anti-Semitic remarks directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman.
The CF Montréal denied access to the Saputo Stadium to two fans and suspended the privileges granted to supporters' sections for the August 15 game.
CF Montreal takes action after investigation into antisemitic chants directed at visiting striker
CF Montreal announced Saturday that it has issued indefinite bans to two supporters. The move follows an investigation by Major League Soccer into reports of antisemitic hate speech by fans directed at a player of the New England Revolution during a home game on Aug. 1.
The Toronto Star
CF Montreal bans two fans, sanctions support section after MLS investigation
MONTREAL - CF Montreal has banned two fans and suspended benefits for a supporter section after a Major League Soccer investigation into antisemitic language directed at New England Revolution forward
CF Montréal bans two fans after MLS antisemitism investigation
CF Montréal has banned two fans and suspended benefits for one of its supporter sections following a Major League Soccer investigation into reports that Montreal fans yelled antisemitic abuse at Israeli forward Dor Turgeman.
The privileges of CF Montréal fan groups will be suspended on Saturday evening at the Saputo Stadium. An MLS investigation determined that “antisemitic hate speech” was made by some supporters on August 1.
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