The MLS club said on Sunday that it strongly condemns the antisemitic and discriminatory abuse directed at Israeli national team forward Dor Turgeman by CF Montréal supporters during Saturday's match. Turgeman was targeted with chants of 'Death to Israel' and thrown objects at Saputo Stadium.
The New England Revolution on Sunday issued a full statement confirming that Israeli forward Dor Turgeman was targeted with chants of 'Death to Israel' and thrown objects during Saturday's match against CF Montréal at Saputo Stadium. The club called the abuse antisemitic and discriminatory, and said it would take action against those responsible. The statement builds on the club's initial expression of support for Turgeman, which was reported earlier on Sunday.
As The Zioneer reported on Sunday, Aug 2, at 06:35 Jerusalem time, the match saw Turgeman score a goal that put the Revolution up 2-0, after a section of the crowd had reportedly chanted 'Death to Israel' and other anti-Israel slurs. Turgeman responded with a silencing gesture, which led to a scuffle on the pitch. The Montreal goalkeeper Sebastian Breza shoved Turgeman and was shown a yellow card. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Initial reports also noted that objects, including cups and lighters, were thrown at the Israeli striker. The club's first statement—reported minutes later—vowed that those responsible would bear the consequences.
The incident has drawn widespread attention to antisemitic abuse in sports settings. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar antisemitic campaigns, including an Egyptian fan campaign against a World Cup referee falsely claiming he was Jewish, and on broader concerns about anti-Israel hostility in diaspora communities. The New England Revolution's condemnation reflects growing efforts by sports organizations to address such behavior.
It remains unclear what specific actions the club or Major League Soccer will take. The club's statement did not detail follow-up measures, and no announcement has been made about a league investigation or disciplinary steps against the Montreal supporters or the club's security.
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