A Canadian footballer received racist comments on his social network for committing a foul on Messi after the match between Argentina and Canada for the Copa América.
There Canadian Soccer Association reported that Moses Bombito suffered racism from Argentine fans in social networks after what was the 2-0 defeat against the world champion team at the start of the Copa America 2024 in the United States.
After the victory of Argentina At the opening of the continental competition, the parent body of Canadian soccer denounced that the 24-year-old defender received racist comments in his Instagram by Argentine sympathizers.
With monkey emojis and calling him “black” in a photo the footballer uploaded Lionel Messisupporters attacked the player Colorado Rapids of UNITED STATES for a serious foul committed against the Argentine star in the last quarter of an hour of play.
“Canada is aware of and deeply troubled by the racist comments made online and directed towards one of our men's national team players following tonight's match. We are in communication with CONCACAF and CONMEBOL on this matter.” announced the Canadian Football Association.
For its part, Bombito posted a story on Instagram and replied: “My beautiful Canada. There is no room for this shit.”
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