The Canadian Football Federation reported in recent hours that one of its players had suffered racist comments on social networks. after the team's defeat against Argentina this Thursday, during the opening match of the Copa América.
“Canada Soccer 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,” the statement said.
“We are in communication with CONCACAF and CONMEBOL on this subject,” he adds.
Apparently, defender Móise Bombito, defender of MLS's Colorado Rapids, was seriously insulted on his Instagram account. The Colorado Rapids defender starred in one of the controversial plays of the match, making a harsh tackle on Leo Messi in the second half that left the Argentina captain sore on the grass, although he was able to continue.
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