Canada Soccer condemns abuse of Kaye
TORONTO –
Canada Soccer has condemned abusive feedback directed at Mark-Anthony Kaye following his sending-off in Thursday’s 1-0 loss in Costa Rica in World Cup qualifying play.
The Colorado Rapids midfielder was subjected to racial and different social abuse on social media within the wake of his Thirty fourth-minute ejection for a second yellow card.
“Canada Soccer strongly condemns all types of discrimination and is appalled by the web racism that has been aimed toward a member of our squad on social media,” the governing physique mentioned in an announcement posted on is social media channels Friday.
“Such vile and disgusting behaviour is unacceptable. Full cease. We are going to do all we are able to to help our gamers — who’ve given all the pieces to characterize our nation honourably — whereas urging the hardest punishments attainable for anybody accountable.”
After the sport Thursday, Canada coach John Herdman mentioned Kaye had the help of your entire squad.
“I simply had a second with him (at halftime) and mentioned ‘Look, (it is) soccer, we be taught. Stress does issues to folks. It is regular. We love you. You are our brother. And we transfer ahead. We’ll struggle once more collectively.’ That was it.
“I imply, the lad’s devastated. Completely devastated. He is aware of what that meant tonight.”
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This report by The Canadian Press was first printed March 25, 2022.
