TORONTO –
Canada Soccer has condemned abusive comments directed at Mark-Anthony Kaye after he was sent off during Thursday’s 0-1 loss to Costa Rica during a World Cup qualifying match.
The Colorado Rapids midfielder was subjected to racial and other social abuse on social media after he was shown a second yellow card in the 34th minute.
“Canada Soccer strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and is appalled by the racist online conduct directed at a member of our team on social media,” the governing body said in a statement. statement posted on social media channels on Friday.
“Such despicable and despicable behavior is unacceptable. Please stop completely. We will do all we can to support our players who have given it all. to represent our country honorably – while calling for the harshest possible punishments for anyone responsible.”
After Thursday’s game, Canada coach John Herdman said Kaye had the support of the entire team.
“I just had a little time with him (at halftime) and said ‘Look, (it’s) football, we learn. Pressure affects everyone. That’s normal. We love you. You are our brother. And we move forward. We ‘we’ll fight again together.’ That is so that.
“I mean, the guy was devastated. Totally devastated. He knows what that means tonight.”
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This Canadian Press report was first published on March 25, 2022.
