BREAKING NEWS: New York Red Bulls striker Dante Vanzeir has been suspended for six MLS matches after his racist remark during the match in San Jose
New York Red Bulls attacker Dante Vanzeir has been suspended for six games by Major League Soccer for using racist language.
Vanzeir admitted to using racial slurs during a confrontation over the San Jose earthquakes last weekend.
His words led to a lengthy interruption as referees decided whether or not to give Vanzeir a red card or whether or not to continue the match. Referees gave 21 minutes of stoppage time as a result of the break in action.
The club announced on Tuesday that Vanzeir would leave the team ‘until further notice’ after speaking to his teammates.
According to a press release, Vanzeir will not be allowed to participate in the US Open Cup, MLS NEXT PRO and exhibition games until the end of the suspension.
New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir has been suspended for six games by the MLS
The league has also fined Vanzeir for an undisclosed amount and will require him to participate in additional training and education sessions mandated by the League.
MLS says they are working with the Red Bulls and San Jose as well as the MLS Players Association to “provide impacted players and staff with support and resources and are committed to continuing to review and improve in-game protocol.”
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