New England Revolution issued a statement fully supporting Israeli striker Dor Turgeman after he was subjected to antisemitic curses during the team's previous match. The club said there is no place for antisemitism in any form and that those responsible will bear the consequences. The statement was reported by N12 correspondent Ben Goldfriend.
New England Revolution issued a statement on Monday fully supporting Israeli striker Dor Turgeman after he was subjected to antisemitic curses during the team's previous match. The club said that there is no place for antisemitism in any form and that those responsible will bear the consequences. The statement was reported by N12 correspondent Ben Goldfriend.
As The Zioneer reported on Sunday, August 2, the match — a 2-2 draw with Montreal — saw a section of the crowd chant 'Death to Israel' and other anti-Israel slurs. Turgeman scored and celebrated with a silencing gesture, after which objects were thrown at him from the stands. Montreal goalkeeper Sebastian Breza shoved Turgeman and received a yellow card. The reporting evolved from initial reports of the chants to detailed accounts of the scuffle and the goalkeeper's action, culminating in the match result.
The club's statement marks a strong institutional response to the antisemitic incident. The Zioneer has tracked the story from the initial reports of the chants through the match conclusion and now the club's condemnation.
Further details on disciplinary actions against those responsible have not yet been disclosed. The club's vow to take action leaves open the question of whether the league or authorities will also pursue measures.
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